German Spitz – Giant
VS
Schipperke
German Spitz – Giant vs Schipperke
Compare German Spitz – Giant and Schipperke 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
Schipperke
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 50 cm
25 – 33 cm
Weight
15 – 25 kg
3 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
German Spitz – Giant
Great with kids
High energy
Medium
Schipperke
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Small
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.
About Schipperke
Schipperkes are small, sturdy Belgian dogs with a square build and thick black double coat forming a ruff and “culottes.” Alert, intelligent, and independent, they’re loyal watchdogs, energetic companions needing daily mental and physical exercise, and generally robust with proper health care.
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