Shiba Inu vs German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Compare Shiba Inu and German Spitz – Mittelspitz: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Shiba Inu
VS
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Shiba Inu
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
36 – 42 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
7 – 11 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 17 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
5/5
4/5
Barking Level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Shiba Inu
Stubborn
Small
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great with Kids
High Energy
Small
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 – 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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