Sarplaninac vs German Spitz – Giant

Compare Sarplaninac and German Spitz – Giant 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

Sarplaninac

German Spitz – Giant

Breed type

Purebred

Height

57 – 62 cm

40 – 50 cm

Weight

30 – 45 kg

15 – 25 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 13 years

13 – 15 years

Child friendly

3/5

4/5

Energy level

3/5

4/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

4/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Sarplaninac

Large

German Spitz – Giant

Great with kids

High energy

Medium

Summary

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.

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About German Spitz – Giant

The German Spitz – Giant (Grossspitz) is a medium, square-built spitz with a thick double coat and proud, foxlike look. An alert, vocal watchdog, it’s active, intelligent and sensitive, bonding closely with its family. Needs regular brushing, early socialisation, kind training and daily exercise.

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