Tenterfield Terrier
VS
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Tenterfield Terrier vs German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Compare Tenterfield Terrier 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
Tenterfield Terrier
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
26 – 31 cm
23 – 29 cm
Weight
4 – 5 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
14 – 18 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Tenterfield Terrier
Great with kids
Tiny
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Great with kids
Small
Summary
About Tenterfield Terrier
The Tenterfield Terrier is a small, robust Australian terrier, bred as a vermin hunter and farm companion. Lively, affectionate, and alert, it suits active homes. It has a smooth, low‑maintenance coat, moderate shedding, and often lives 14–16 years with good care.
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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