Shiba Inu
VS
German Spitz – Giant
Shiba Inu vs German Spitz – Giant
Compare Shiba Inu 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
Shiba Inu
German Spitz – Giant
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
36 – 42 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
7 – 11 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Shiba Inu
Stubborn
Small
German Spitz – Giant
Great with kids
High energy
Medium
Summary
About Shiba Inu
Ancient Japanese spitz-type hunting dog, small yet muscular with foxlike face, curled tail and plush double coat in red, black and tan or sesame with urajiro. Independent, catlike, loyal but reserved, strong-willed, high prey drive, needs early socialisation, firm positive training and regular 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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