German Spitz – Giant vs Schapendoes

Compare German Spitz – Giant and Schapendoes 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

German Spitz – Giant

Schapendoes

Breed type

Purebred

Height

40 – 50 cm

Weight

15 – 25 kg

18 – 22 kg

Life expectancy

13 – 15 years

11 – 15 years

Child friendly

4/5

Energy level

4/5

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

4/5

3/5

Shedding

3/5

4/5

Barking level

3/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

2/5

Characteristics

German Spitz – Giant

Great with kids

High energy

Medium

Schapendoes

Great with kids

Medium

Summary

About German Spitz – Giant

The German Spitz – Giant (Grossspitz) is a medium, square-built spitz with a thick double coat and proud, foxlike look. An alert, vocal watchdog, it’s active, intelligent and sensitive, bonding closely with its family. Needs regular brushing, early socialisation, kind training and daily exercise.

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About Schapendoes

Cheerful Dutch herding breed with a shaggy, low‑shedding but high‑maintenance coat. Medium, athletic and agile, it needs daily exercise and mental work yet is calm and cuddly indoors. Intelligent, sensitive and people focused, it suits active, engaged owners and varied dog sports.

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