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Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Comparison - Dog breed selector: Klee Kai or Finnish Hunting Dog or Nihon Supittsu? Find the right dog for you

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Name Alaskan Klee Kai Finnish Spitz Japanese Spitz
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz breeds.
Klee Kai
Mini Husky
Miniature Alaskan Husky
Finnish Hunting Dog
Finnish Spets
Finsk Spets
Loulou Finois
Suomalainen Pystykorva
Suomenpystykorva
Barking Bird Dog
Nihon Supittsu
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Medium Small
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz? Compare adult weight ranges.
10-23 pounds (4.3-10 kg) 31-35 pounds (14-16 kg) 11-20 pounds (5-10 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
16.5 pounds (4.6.5 kg) 33 pounds (15 kg) 15.5 pounds (7.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Alaskan Klee Kai or Finnish Spitz or Japanese Spitz? Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz height comparison:
13-17.5 inches (33-42 cm) 15-20 inches (38-51 cm) 12-15 inches (30-38 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
13-17.5 inches (37.5 cm) 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) 13.5 inches (34 cm)

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1000-$1500 $500-$700 $500-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Alaskan Klee Kai or Finnish Spitz or Japanese Spitz?
Average: The Alaskan Klee Kai is a commonly available dog breed.
Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.
Average: The Japanese Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which is easiest to train?
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are easy to train.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train.
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Japanese Spitz dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed is most alert?
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs.
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Japanese Spitz dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed is most protective?
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average defenders.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders.
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Japanese Spitz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz? Compare temperaments.
Active
Curious
Agile
Intelligent
Loyal
Territorial
Quick
Playful
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Loyal
Vocal
Playful
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Proud
Companionable
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Japanese Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz?
High: Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Japanese Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz social needs comparison:
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed.
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Japanese Spitz dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Alaskan Klee Kai is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home.
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Japanese Spitz dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Finnish Spitz dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Japanese Spitz dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Alaskan Klee Kai rarely barks.
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A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed.
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A lot: Japanese Spitz is a particularly loud breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed is most playful?
The Alaskan Klee Kai is a highly playful breed.
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The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed.
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The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Alaskan Klee Kai indoors.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Spitz breed.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed is most flexible?
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Japanese Spitz dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Alaskan Klee Kai or Finnish Spitz or Japanese Spitz?
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Finnish Spitz dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Japanese Spitz dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Alaskan Klee Kai has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Japanese Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which uses mouth most during play?
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Japanese Spitz dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Alaskan Klee Kai bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Japanese Spitz bite force: Weak.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Alaskan Klee Kai: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years
10-16 years
The average lifespan of Japanese Spitz: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers cold weather
The Alaskan Klee Kai can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Japanese Spitz can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which has fewer health issues?
Alaskan Klee Kais tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
The Japanese Spitz is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Alaskan Klee Kai should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Japanese Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz health problems comparison:
Hypothyroidism
Autoimmune Hypothyroidism
Factor Vii Deficiency
Vaccination Sensitivity
Eye Problems
Joint Problems
Epilepsy
Patellar Luxation
Runny Eyes

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed is most active?
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.
Japanese Spitz dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Alaskan Klee Kai or Finnish Spitz or Japanese Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs have an average exercise need.
Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.
Japanese Spitz dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Alaskan Klee Kai or Finnish Spitz or Japanese Spitz?
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.
Japanese Spitz dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low to Average: The Alaskan Klee Kai has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Japanese Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which needs most food?
Recommended daily amount: 3/4 to 1 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
Red
White
Red
Gold
White
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which requires most maintenance?
Easy to groom: The Alaskan Klee Kai doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Japanese Spitz requires a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which drools least?
The Alaskan Klee Kai is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Japanese Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Alaskan Klee Kai has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Japanese Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Thick Dense
Thick
Double
Thick
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Alaskan Klee Kai or Finnish Spitz or Japanese Spitz? Alaskan Klee Kai or Finnish Spitz or {name3 shedding:
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs shed none to minimal.
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Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately.
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Japanese Spitz dogs shed moderately.
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Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which is best with kids?
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Japanese Spitz dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are generally with other pets.
Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Japanese Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Alaskan Klee Kai or Finnish Spitz or Japanese Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Japanese Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Alaskan Klee Kai or Finnish Spitz or Japanese Spitz?
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Japanese Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Alaskan Klee Kai or Finnish Spitz or Japanese Spitz?
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Japanese Spitz dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz?
Yes
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Finnish Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Japanese Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Alaskan Klee Kai is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Japanese Spitz is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Alaskan Klee Kais are usually recommended for elderly people.
Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Japanese Spitzs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Alaskan Klee Kai breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Japanese Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which has most military use?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which has most puppies?
1-3 puppies 3-6 puppies 1-6 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Alaskan Klee Kai vs Finnish Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Alaskan Klee Kai, Finnish Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which has most recognition?
American Canine Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Rare Breed Association
American Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club

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