Schipperke
VS
German Spitz – Giant
Schipperke vs German Spitz – Giant
Compare Schipperke 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
Schipperke
German Spitz – Giant
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 33 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
3 – 9 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Schipperke
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Small
German Spitz – Giant
Great with kids
High energy
Medium
Summary
About Schipperke
Schipperkes are small, sturdy Belgian dogs with a square build and thick black double coat forming a ruff and “culottes.” Alert, intelligent, and independent, they’re loyal watchdogs, energetic companions needing daily mental and physical exercise, and generally robust with proper health care.
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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