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Name	Carolina Dog	Shiba Inu	Finnish Spitz
Origins	United States	Japan	Finland
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Group	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	423	45	177
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Dixie Dingo Indian Dog North American Native Dog Yaller Yeller Dog Yellow Dog American Dingo	Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Small-Size Dog Shiba Shiba Ken Brushwood Dog	Finnish Hunting Dog Finnish Spets Finsk Spets Loulou Finois Suomalainen Pystykorva Suomenpystykorva Barking Bird Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Shiba Inu? Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz weight comparison:	30-44 pounds (15-20 kg)	Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg)	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	37 pounds (17.5 kg)	Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)	33 pounds (15 kg)
Height Which is taller, Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz height comparison:	17-24 inches (45-61 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	20.5 inches (53 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$800-$1000	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.

Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz trainability comparison.	Carolina Dog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz?	Carolina Dog dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Carolina Dog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz behavior/temperament comparison:	Loyal Gentle Adaptable Reserved Primitive	Alert Confident Going Fearless Keen Faithful Charming	Playful Independent Happy Intelligent Loyal Vocal
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz?	Average: Carolina Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz social needs comparison:	Carolina Dog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Carolina Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Carolina Dog 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. See more.	Shiba Inu 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. See more.	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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz playfulness comparison:	Carolina Dogs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz?	Low to Average: The Carolina Dog rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Carolina Dog breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Carolina Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Shiba Inu 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz?	Carolina Dog 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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.

Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Carolina Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shiba Inu bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Carolina Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz mouthiness comparison:	Carolina Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz?	Carolina Dogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Glaucoma Spinning Chylothorax	Eye Problems Joint Problems Epilepsy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Carolina Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Shiba Inu should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do Carolina Dog, Shiba Inu and Finnish Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Carolina Dog: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shiba Inu can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz energy level comparison:	Carolina Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Shiba Inu dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Carolina Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Shiba Inu dogs have an average exercise need.	Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz?	Carolina Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Shiba Inu dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Carolina Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz coat comparison:	Dense Thick	Dense	Dense Thick Double
Colors What are the original Carolina Dog, Shiba Inu and Finnish Spitz color?	Tan Red Sable Yellow Orange Beige Ginger	Black Tan Red Cream Sesame	Red Gold
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Carolina Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or {name3 shedding:	Carolina Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs shed above average. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz?	Medium ⏺ The Carolina Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Carolina Dog is an average drooler. See more.	The Shiba Inu is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Carolina Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?	Carolina Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz?	Carolina Dog dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz?	Carolina Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz?	Carolina Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz?	Yes Carolina Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Finnish Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Carolina Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Carolina Dogs are commonly okay with elderly people.	Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.	Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Carolina Dog or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be 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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz?	Not really Carolina Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Carolina Dog and Shiba Inu and Finnish Spitz have?	3-6 puppies	2-4 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Carolina Dog vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	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

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