Smålandsstövare
VS
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Smålandsstövare vs German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Compare Smålandsstövare 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
Smålandsstövare
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
42 – 54 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
15 – 18 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Smålandsstövare
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great with kids
High energy
Small
Summary
About Smålandsstövare
The Smålandsstövare is a Swedish medium scenthound, compact and sturdy with a dense black and tan coat and often a natural short tail. Bred for hunting hare and fox, it is loyal, calm at home yet energetic outdoors, intelligent, independent, and still uncommon outside Scandinavia.
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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