Swedish Lapphund
VS
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Swedish Lapphund vs German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Compare Swedish Lapphund and German Spitz – Kleinspitz 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
Swedish Lapphund
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 51 cm
23 – 29 cm
Weight
19 – 21 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
14 – 18 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Swedish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Great with kids
Small
Summary
About Swedish Lapphund
The Swedish Lapphund is an ancient Nordic spitz‑type herding dog with a compact, sturdy build and thick black double coat. Lively, vocal and people‑oriented, it excels in herding and dog sports. Active, intelligent and sensitive, it needs regular exercise, training and close family contact.
About German Spitz – Kleinspitz
The German Spitz – Kleinspitz is a small, squarely built, fox‑faced companion with a dense double coat and curled tail. Alert, lively and strongly bonded to its people, it adapts well to city or country life, needs regular grooming, exercise and training, and can be vocal and watchful.
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