Sarplaninac vs German Spitz – Kleinspitz

Compare Sarplaninac 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

Sarplaninac

German Spitz – Kleinspitz

Breed type

Purebred

Height

57 – 62 cm

23 – 29 cm

Weight

30 – 45 kg

5 – 8 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 13 years

14 – 18 years

Child friendly

3/5

5/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

3/5

4/5

Shedding

3/5

4/5

Barking level

3/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Sarplaninac

Large

German Spitz – Kleinspitz

Great with kids

Small

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 – 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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