Newfoundland
VS
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Newfoundland vs German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Compare Newfoundland and German Spitz – Kleinspitz 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
Newfoundland
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 71 cm
23 – 29 cm
Weight
52 – 68 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 10 years
14 – 18 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
5/5
4/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Newfoundland
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Giant
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Great with kids
Small
Summary
About Newfoundland
The Newfoundland is a giant, water‑loving working dog with a dense, heavy‑shedding coat and notable drooling. Calm, loyal, and gentle with children, it needs close family contact, kind training, moderate exercise, careful grooming, space, and proactive health care for joints, heart, and bloat.
About German Spitz – Kleinspitz
The German Spitz – Kleinspitz is a small, squarely built, fox‑faced companion with a dense double coat and curled tail. Alert, lively and strongly bonded to its people, it adapts well to city or country life, needs regular grooming, exercise and training, and can be vocal and watchful.
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