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Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz Comparison - Dog breed selector: Greater Indian Spitz or Lesser Indian Spitz or Finnish Hunting Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Indian Spitz (Greater) Indian Spitz (Smaller) Finnish Spitz
OriginsIndia flagIndia India flagIndia Finland flagFinland
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Greater Indian Spitz Lesser Indian Spitz
Smaller Indian Spitz
Finnish Hunting Dog
Finnish Spets
Finsk Spets
Loulou Finois
Suomalainen Pystykorva
Suomenpystykorva
Barking Bird Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz?
Medium Small Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Indian Spitz (Smaller)? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz weight comparison:
26–44 pounds (12–20 kg) 11-15 pounds (5-7 kg) 31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
35 pounds (16 kg) 13 pounds (6 kg) 33 pounds (15 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz height comparison:
14–18 inches (35–45 cm) 8-10 inches (20-25 cm) 15-20 inches (38-51 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
16 inches (40 cm) 9 inches (22.5 cm) 17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz? Which is more expensive?
Unknown Unknown $500-$700
Availability
Which is easier to get, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz?
Average: The Indian Spitz (Greater) 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.
Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz intelligence:
Very smart: Indian Spitz (Greater) is an excellent dog breed.
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Very smart: Indian Spitz (Smaller) is an excellent dog breed.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz trainability comparison.
Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are very easy to train.
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Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs are very easy to train.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz?
Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average defenders.
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Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs are average defenders.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders.
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Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Playful
Intelligent
Loyal
Kind
Athletic
Communicative
Active
Playful
Intelligent
Loyal
Kind
Athletic
Communicative
Playful
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Loyal
Vocal
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz?
Average: Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average: Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz social needs comparison:
Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are a social breed.
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Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs are a social breed.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Finnish Spitz dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz playfulness comparison:
The Indian Spitz (Greater) is a highly playful breed.
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The Indian Spitz (Smaller) is a highly playful breed.
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The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz?
A lot: Indian Spitz (Greater) is a particularly loud breed.
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A lot: Indian Spitz (Smaller) is a particularly loud breed.
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A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz?
Very house-friendly dog the Indian Spitz (Greater) breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Indian Spitz (Smaller) breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all 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: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz?
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.
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.
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.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Indian Spitz (Greater) bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Indian Spitz (Smaller) bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Indian Spitz (Greater) has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Indian Spitz (Smaller) has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz mouthiness comparison:
Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz?
Indian Spitz (Greater)s are commonly healthy dogs.
Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are commonly healthy dogs.
Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz health problems comparison:
No data available No data available Eye Problems
Joint Problems
Epilepsy
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Indian Spitz (Greater) 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).
Rare
The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do Indian Spitz (Greater), Indian Spitz (Smaller) and Finnish Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Indian Spitz (Greater): 14 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Indian Spitz (Smaller): 14 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) 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.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers cold weather
The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz energy level comparison:
Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs exercise need is minimal.
Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs exercise need is minimal.
Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz?
Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz?
1.5 to 2.5 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. 2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz weight gain potential comparison:
Low: The Indian Spitz (Greater) has good luck with genetics.
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Low: The Indian Spitz (Smaller) has good luck with genetics.
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Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity.
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Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz coat comparison:
Thick Thick Dense
Thick
Double
Colors
What are the original Indian Spitz (Greater), Indian Spitz (Smaller) and Finnish Spitz color?
White
Brown
Black & White
White
Brown
Black & White
Red
Gold
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz grooming comparison:
Average: The Indian Spitz (Greater) requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Indian Spitz (Smaller) requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz? Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or {name3 shedding:
Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs shed moderately.
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Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs shed moderately.
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Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz?

Medium

The Indian Spitz (Greater) has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Indian Spitz (Smaller) 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 Indian Spitz (Greater) is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Indian Spitz (Smaller) is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are generally with other pets.
Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs are generally with other pets.
Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?
Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz?
Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz?
Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Indian Spitz (Smaller) dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz?
Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Indian Spitz (Smaller) 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: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz?
Yes
Indian Spitz (Greater) 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
Finnish Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Indian Spitz (Greater) is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Indian Spitz (Smaller) 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?
Indian Spitz (Greater)s are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Smaller) or Finnish Spitz? Which is better for autism?

Not really

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

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

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz?

Not really

Indian Spitz (Greater) breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Indian Spitz (Smaller) breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

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

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

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Indian Spitz (Greater) and Indian Spitz (Smaller) and Finnish Spitz have?
1-5 puppies 1-3 puppies 3-6 puppies

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Finnish Spitz 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 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI. 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?
No data available No data available 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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