German Spitz – Giant vs Xoloitzcuintle

Compare German Spitz – Giant and Xoloitzcuintle 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

Xoloitzcuintle

Breed type

Purebred

Height

40 – 50 cm

25 – 60 cm

Weight

15 – 25 kg

4 – 25 kg

Life expectancy

13 – 15 years

12 – 15 years

Child friendly

4/5

3/5

Energy level

4/5

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

4/5

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

German Spitz – Giant

Great with kids

High energy

Medium

Xoloitzcuintle

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 Xoloitzcuintle

Ancient Mexican breed linked to Aztec culture, the Xoloitzcuintle is a hairless or short‑coated dog in three sizes. Calm, loyal, and watchful, it bonds closely with family and excels as a gentle companion and alert watchdog, needing skin care, socialization, and moderate exercise.

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