German Spitz – Kleinspitz vs German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Compare German Spitz – Kleinspitz and German Spitz – Mittelspitz: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
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German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
23 – 29 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
5 – 8 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life Expectancy
14 – 18 years
13 – 17 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
4/5
4/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Great with Kids
Small
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great with Kids
High Energy
Small
Summary
About German Spitz – Kleinspitz
The German Spitz – Kleinspitz is a small, squarely built, fox‑faced companion with a dense double coat and curled tail. Alert, lively and strongly bonded to its people, it adapts well to city or country life, needs regular grooming, exercise and training, and can be vocal and watchful.
About German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Medium German Spitz with a square, compact build, dense double coat and plumed tail over the back. Alert, vocal watchdog yet affectionate and people‑oriented, needing companionship, training, mental stimulation and regular grooming. Generally robust, long‑lived, and active.
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