Japanese Spitz
VS
Shiba Inu
Japanese Spitz vs Shiba Inu
Compare Japanese Spitz and Shiba Inu 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
Shiba Inu
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
29 – 38 cm
36 – 42 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
7 – 11 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
2/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
5/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Japanese Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Tiny
Shiba Inu
Stubborn
Small
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 Shiba Inu
Ancient Japanese spitz-type hunting dog, small yet muscular with foxlike face, curled tail and plush double coat in red, black and tan or sesame with urajiro. Independent, catlike, loyal but reserved, strong-willed, high prey drive, needs early socialisation, firm positive training and regular exercise.
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