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Name	German Spitz	Indian Spitz (Smaller)	Volpino Italiano
Origins	Germany	India	Italy
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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	Lesser Indian Spitz Smaller Indian Spitz	Florentine Spitz Italian Spitz Volpino Cane de Quirinale
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano? Which is the smallest dog, German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano?	Small Medium	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Indian Spitz (Smaller)? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano weight comparison:	Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg)	11-15 pounds (5-7 kg)	9-14 pounds (4–6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	13 pounds (6 kg)	11.5 pounds (4–6 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano height comparison:	Male: 19-23 inches (48-58 cm), Female: 15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	8-10 inches (20-25 cm)	9.5-12 inches (24–30 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21 inches (53 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	9 inches (22.5 cm)	9.8.5 inches (24–30 cm)

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	Unknown	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano?	Average: The German Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Average: The Volpino Italiano is a commonly available dog breed.

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano intelligence:	Very smart: German Spitz is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Indian Spitz (Smaller) is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano trainability comparison.	German Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.	Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Volpino Italiano dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano?	German Spitz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Volpino Italiano dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano? 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 (Smaller) dogs are average defenders. See more.	Volpino Italiano dogs are average defenders. See more.
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German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Devoted Lively Attentive Trainable	Active Playful Intelligent Loyal Kind Athletic Communicative	Active Playful Affectionate Lively Watchful
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 (Smaller) dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano?	Average: German Spitz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Volpino Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano social needs comparison:	German Spitz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs are a social breed. See more.	Volpino Italiano dogs are a social breed. 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 (Smaller) dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Volpino Italiano dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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 (Smaller) dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Volpino Italiano 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

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano playfulness comparison:	The German Spitz is a playful breed. See more.	The Indian Spitz (Smaller) is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Volpino Italiano is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano?	Average to High: The German Spitz is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Indian Spitz (Smaller) is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The Volpino Italiano is a vocal 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 (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano?	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 (Smaller) breed.	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 Volpino Italiano indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano 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 (Smaller) dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Volpino Italiano dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Indian Spitz (Smaller) 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.	Volpino Italiano 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.

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano?	German Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are commonly healthy dogs.	Volpino Italianos 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 (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano health problems comparison:	Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Dental Problems	No data available	No data available
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 (Smaller) should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Volpino Italiano 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 (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano lifespan comparison. How long do German Spitz, Indian Spitz (Smaller) and Volpino Italiano breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Spitz: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Indian Spitz (Smaller): 14 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Volpino Italiano: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano?	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 (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano energy level comparison:	German Spitz dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Volpino Italiano dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Spitz dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs exercise need is minimal.	Volpino Italiano dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano?	German Spitz dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Volpino Italiano dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 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 (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano 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 (Smaller) has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low to Average: The Volpino Italiano has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano coat comparison:	Dense Straight	Thick	Fluffy
Colors What are the original German Spitz, Indian Spitz (Smaller) and Volpino Italiano color?	Black White Orange Tricolor	White Brown Black & White	Black Red White Fawn Champagne Honey
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano? German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano grooming comparison:	Advanced: The German Spitz requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Indian Spitz (Smaller) requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Volpino Italiano requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano? German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or {name3 shedding:	German Spitz dogs shed above average. See more.	Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs shed moderately. See more.	Volpino Italiano 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: German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano 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 (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano?	Medium ⏺ The German Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Indian Spitz (Smaller) has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Volpino Italiano 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 (Smaller) is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Volpino Italiano is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano 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 (Smaller) dogs are generally with other pets.	Volpino Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano? Which dog is more friendly?	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Volpino Italiano 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 (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano?	German Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Volpino Italiano dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano?	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Spitz or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano?	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano?	Yes German Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Volpino Italiano 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 (Smaller) is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Volpino Italiano 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 (Smaller)s are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Volpino Italianos are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano 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 (Smaller) or Volpino Italiano? 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 (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano?	Not really German Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Indian Spitz (Smaller) breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Volpino Italiano 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 (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano 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 (Smaller) and Volpino Italiano have?	2-4 puppies	1-3 puppies	4-6 puppies
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German Spitz vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Volpino Italiano 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.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz 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	No data available

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