Shetland Sheepdog
VS
German Spitz – Giant
Shetland Sheepdog vs German Spitz – Giant
Compare Shetland Sheepdog 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
Shetland Sheepdog
German Spitz – Giant
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
35 – 37 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
6 – 12 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 13 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
5/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Shetland Sheepdog
High energy
Super smart
Small
German Spitz – Giant
Great with kids
High energy
Medium
Summary
About Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog is a small to medium, agile herding breed with a dense double coat and striking colors. Bright, sensitive, and very people focused, it bonds closely with family, is reserved with strangers, excels in dog sports, and needs regular grooming, daily walks, and mental exercise.
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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