Japanese Spitz
VS
Golden Retriever
Japanese Spitz vs Golden Retriever
Compare Japanese Spitz and Golden Retriever 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
Japanese Spitz
Golden Retriever
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
29 – 38 cm
51 – 61 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
25 – 34 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
5/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Japanese Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Tiny
Golden Retriever
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Summary
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.
About Golden Retriever
Friendly, medium‑large retriever with dense, water‑repellent golden coat and soft mouth. Highly trainable, people‑oriented and playful, needing daily inclusion, grooming and 1.5–2 hours of varied exercise. Bred as a gundog, now common as family, assistance and therapy dog.
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