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Name	German Spitz	Indian Spitz (Greater)	Lhasa Apso
Origins	Germany	India	Tibet
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deutscher Spitz	Greater Indian Spitz	Lion Dog Lhasa
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso? Which is the smallest dog, German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso?	Small Medium	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Greater)? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso weight comparison:	Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg)	26–44 pounds (12–20 kg)	13-15 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	35 pounds (16 kg)	14 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso height comparison:	Male: 19-23 inches (48-58 cm), Female: 15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	14–18 inches (35–45 cm)	10-11 inches (25-28 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21 inches (53 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	16 inches (40 cm)	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	Unknown	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso?	Average: The German Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The Indian Spitz (Greater) is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Lhasa Apso is quite easy to get.

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso intelligence:	Very smart: German Spitz is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Indian Spitz (Greater) is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso trainability comparison.	German Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso?	German Spitz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	German Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average defenders. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs are average defenders. See more.
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German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Devoted Lively Attentive Trainable	Active Playful Intelligent Loyal Kind Athletic Communicative	Playful Alert Intelligent Friendly Obedient Devoted Lively Steady Spirited Assertive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: German Spitz dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Lhasa Apso dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso?	Average: German Spitz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Lhasa Apso dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso social needs comparison:	German Spitz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are a social breed. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	German Spitz dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	German Spitz dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso playfulness comparison:	The German Spitz is a playful breed. See more.	The Indian Spitz (Greater) is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Lhasa Apsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso?	Average to High: The German Spitz is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Indian Spitz (Greater) is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Lhasa Apso 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 German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso?	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 German Spitz indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Indian Spitz (Greater) breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Lhasa Apso breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: German Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Lhasa Apso dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Indian Spitz (Greater) 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.

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 German Spitz bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Indian Spitz (Greater) bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Lhasa Apso bite force: Weak.
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 German Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Indian Spitz (Greater) has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Lhasa Apso has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso mouthiness comparison:	German Spitz dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso?	German Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	Indian Spitz (Greater)s are commonly healthy dogs.	Lhasa Apsos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso health problems comparison:	Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Dental Problems	No data available	Patellar Luxation Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Sebaceous Adenitis Cherry Eye Familial Inherited Renal Dysplasia Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The German Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Indian Spitz (Greater) should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Lhasa Apso should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso lifespan comparison. How long do German Spitz, Indian Spitz (Greater) and Lhasa Apso breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Spitz: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Indian Spitz (Greater): 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Lhasa Apso: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso energy level comparison:	German Spitz dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Lhasa Apso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Spitz dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs exercise need is minimal.	Lhasa Apso dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso?	German Spitz dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Lhasa Apso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The German Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Indian Spitz (Greater) has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Lhasa Apso has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso coat comparison:	Dense Straight	Thick	Dense
Colors What are the original German Spitz, Indian Spitz (Greater) and Lhasa Apso color?	Black White Orange Tricolor	White Brown Black & White	Black Red White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso grooming comparison:	Advanced: The German Spitz requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Indian Spitz (Greater) requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso? German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or {name3 shedding:	German Spitz dogs shed above average. See more.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs shed moderately. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso 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, German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso?	Medium ⏺ The German Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Indian Spitz (Greater) has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Lhasa Apso has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The German Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Indian Spitz (Greater) is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Lhasa Apso is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Spitz dogs are generally with other pets.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are generally with other pets.	Lhasa Apso dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso? Which dog is more friendly?	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Lhasa Apso 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 German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso?	German Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Lhasa Apso dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso?	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Lhasa Apso dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso?	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Lhasa Apso dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso?	Yes German Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Lhasa Apso dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No German Spitz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Indian Spitz (Greater) is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Lhasa Apso is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	German Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Indian Spitz (Greater)s are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Lhasa Apsos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso 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: German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Lhasa Apso? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso?	Not really German Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Indian Spitz (Greater) breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Lhasa Apso 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.

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso 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 German Spitz and Indian Spitz (Greater) and Lhasa Apso have?	2-4 puppies	1-5 puppies	4-6 puppies
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German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Lhasa Apso Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club 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 United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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