Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
VS
Japanese Spitz
Japanese Spitz

Griffon Fauve de Bretagne vs Japanese Spitz

Compare Griffon Fauve de Bretagne and Japanese Spitz 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
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Japanese Spitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 56 cm
29 – 38 cm
Weight
17 – 21 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 13 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics

Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Medium
Japanese Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Tiny

Summary

About Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Medium-sized French scenthound with a rough golden to red-fawn coat, dark expressive eyes, and sturdy, athletic build. Bred for wild boar, it’s energetic, curious, social, and gentle at home, needing ample outdoor exercise, secure fencing, and regular but simple coat care.
About Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is a small to medium, people‑oriented companion with a pure white double coat that’s easy to maintain with regular brushing. Lively, intelligent, and trainable, it suits apartments with daily exercise. Naturally alert and vocal, it is usually friendly once introduced.

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