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Name	Golden Retriever	Japanese Spitz	Japanese Chin
Origins	Scotland	Japan	Japan
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Nihon Supittsu	Japanese Spaniel Chin
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin? Which is the smallest dog, Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin?	Large	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Spitz? Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin weight comparison:	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	11-20 pounds (5-10 kg)	4-15 pounds (2-7 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	15.5 pounds (7.5 kg)	9.5 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin? Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)	7-11 inches (18-28 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)	9 inches (23 cm)

Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$500-$800	$300-$500
Availability Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin?	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Average: The Japanese Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Japanese Chin is easier than average to get.

Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin intelligence:	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin trainability comparison.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Japanese Chin 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: Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin?	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin? Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Playful Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Proud Companionable	Playful Loving Independent Alert Intelligent Loyal
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Japanese Chin 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: Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin?	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Japanese Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Japanese Chin dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin social needs comparison:	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Golden Retriever 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.	Japanese Spitz dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Japanese Chin 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

Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin playfulness comparison:	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Japanese Chins, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin?	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Japanese Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Japanese Chin barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin?	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Spitz breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Chin breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Japanese Spitz dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Japanese Chin dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin?	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Japanese Spitz dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Japanese Chin dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Japanese Spitz bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Japanese Chin 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:	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Japanese Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Japanese Chin has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin mouthiness comparison:	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin health comparison. Which is the healthier: Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin?	Golden Retrievers 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.	The Japanese Chin is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Patellar Luxation Runny Eyes	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Eye Problems Epilepsy Entropion Heart Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Golden Retriever 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.	Average The Japanese Chin should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin lifespan comparison. How long do Golden Retriever, Japanese Spitz and Japanese Chin breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	10-16 years The average lifespan of Japanese Spitz: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Japanese Chin: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin?	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 Japanese Spitz can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.

Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin? Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin energy level comparison:	Golden Retriever 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.	Japanese Chin dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Japanese Spitz dogs have an average exercise need.	Japanese Chin dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin?	Golden Retriever 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.	Japanese Chin dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	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? Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Japanese Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Japanese Chin has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin coat comparison:	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Thick	Feathered
Colors What are the original Golden Retriever, Japanese Spitz and Japanese Chin color?	Golden Light	White	Black White Sable Lemon
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin? Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin grooming comparison:	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Japanese Spitz requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Japanese Chin requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin? Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or {name3 shedding:	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.	Japanese Chin 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: Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin?	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin 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, Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin?	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Japanese Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Japanese Chin has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Japanese Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Japanese Chin is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Japanese Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Japanese Chin dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin? Which dog is more friendly?	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Japanese Chin dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin?	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Japanese Chin dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin?	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Japanese Chin dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin?	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Japanese Chin dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin?	Yes Golden Retriever 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.	Yes Japanese Chin dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Japanese Spitz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Japanese Chin is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Japanese Spitzs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Japanese Chins are not the best breed for elderly people.

Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: Golden Retriever or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Chin? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin?	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Japanese Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Japanese Chin 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.

Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin 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 Golden Retriever and Japanese Spitz and Japanese Chin have?	5-10 puppies	1-6 puppies	1-3 puppies
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Golden Retriever vs Japanese Spitz vs Japanese Chin Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Japan Chin and Pekingese section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	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	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

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