German Spitz – Mittelspitz vs Italian Volpino
Compare German Spitz – Mittelspitz and Italian Volpino: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
VS
Italian Volpino
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Italian Volpino
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
32 – 36 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
8 – 12 kg
4 – 6 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 17 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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 – Mittelspitz
Great with Kids
High Energy
Small
Italian Volpino
Tiny
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 Italian Volpino
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