Flat Coated Retriever
VS
Japanese Spitz
Flat Coated Retriever vs Japanese Spitz
Compare Flat Coated Retriever and Japanese Spitz side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Flat Coated Retriever
Japanese Spitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 61 cm
29 – 38 cm
Weight
25 – 36 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Flat Coated Retriever
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Japanese Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About Flat Coated Retriever
Flat Coated Retrievers are medium‑large, athletic gundogs with sleek black or liver coats and friendly, puppy‑like attitudes. Energetic, people‑oriented, and highly trainable, they need plenty of exercise, positive training, close family life, and attentive health care.
About Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is a small to medium, people‑oriented companion with a pure white double coat that’s easy to maintain with regular brushing. Lively, intelligent, and trainable, it suits apartments with daily exercise. Naturally alert and vocal, it is usually friendly once introduced.
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