Swedish Lapphund
VS
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Swedish Lapphund vs German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Compare Swedish Lapphund 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
Swedish Lapphund
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 51 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
19 – 21 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
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
2/5
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Characteristics
Swedish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great with kids
High energy
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 – 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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