Japanese Spitz vs Sarplaninac

Compare Japanese Spitz and Sarplaninac 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

Sarplaninac

Breed type

Purebred

Height

29 – 38 cm

57 – 62 cm

Weight

5 – 7 kg

30 – 45 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 15 years

11 – 13 years

Child friendly

5/5

3/5

Energy level

5/5

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

4/5

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

4/5

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Japanese Spitz

Great with kids

High energy

Easy to train

Tiny

Sarplaninac

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.

View breed page

5 puppies for sale

About Sarplaninac

The Sarplaninac is a large, rustic Balkan livestock guardian, calm and serious yet deeply loyal to its family. It has a thick weatherproof double coat and strong territorial instincts, needs space, firm but fair handling, steady exercise, and careful socialization with strangers and other dogs.

View breed page

0 puppies for sale