German Spitz – Mittelspitz
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Dutch Kooikerhondje
German Spitz – Mittelspitz vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare German Spitz – Mittelspitz and Dutch Kooikerhondje 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 – Mittelspitz
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
32 – 36 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
8 – 12 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 17 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great with kids
High energy
Small
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Summary
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.
About Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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