Shetland Sheepdog
VS
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Shetland Sheepdog vs German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Compare Shetland Sheepdog and German Spitz – Mittelspitz 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 – Mittelspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
35 – 37 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
6 – 12 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 13 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
5/5
4/5
Barking level
5/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Shetland Sheepdog
High energy
Super smart
Small
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great with kids
High energy
Small
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 – Mittelspitz
Medium German Spitz with a square, compact build, dense double coat and plumed tail over the back. Alert, vocal watchdog yet affectionate and people‑oriented, needing companionship, training, mental stimulation and regular grooming. Generally robust, long‑lived, and active.
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