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Name	Japanese Spitz	Finnish Lapphund	Keeshond
Origins	Japan	Finland	Germany Netherlands
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Sled Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Nihon Supittsu	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira	Chien Loup Deutscher Wolfsspitz Kees Smiling Dutchman Wolfsspitz Dutch Barge Dog Barge Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond? Which is the smallest dog, Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond?	Small	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Finnish Lapphund? Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond weight comparison:	11-20 pounds (5-10 kg)	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)	35-45 pounds (15-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	15.5 pounds (7.5 kg)	39.5 pounds (18 kg)	40 pounds (17.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond? Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond height comparison:	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (44-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	13.5 inches (34 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)

Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond? Which is more expensive?	$500-$800	$600-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond?	Average: The Japanese Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Keeshond is quite easy to get.

Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond intelligence:	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.	Very smart: Keeshond is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond trainability comparison.	Japanese Spitz dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Keeshond dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond?	Japanese Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Keeshond dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Japanese Spitz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Keeshond dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond? Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Proud Companionable	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful	Playful Agile Intelligent Obedient Quick Bright Sturdy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Japanese Spitz 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.	Sensitive: Keeshond dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond?	High: Japanese Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Keeshond dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond social needs comparison:	Japanese Spitz dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Keeshond dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Japanese Spitz dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Keeshond 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?	Japanese Spitz dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Keeshond 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

Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond playfulness comparison:	The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Keeshonds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond?	A lot: Japanese Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Keeshond 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 Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond?	Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Spitz breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.	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 Keeshond indoors.
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Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Japanese Spitz dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Keeshond dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond?	Japanese Spitz dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Keeshond 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.

Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Japanese Spitz bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Keeshond bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Japanese Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Keeshond has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond mouthiness comparison:	Japanese Spitz dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Keeshond dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond health comparison. Which is the healthier: Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond?	The Japanese Spitz is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Keeshond is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond health problems comparison:	Patellar Luxation Runny Eyes	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Heart Problems Skin Diseases Kneecap dislocations
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Japanese Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Keeshond should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond lifespan comparison. How long do Japanese Spitz, Finnish Lapphund and Keeshond breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-16 years The average lifespan of Japanese Spitz: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Keeshond: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond?	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.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Keeshond can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond? Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond energy level comparison:	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.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs.	Keeshond dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Japanese Spitz dogs have an average exercise need.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises.	Keeshond dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond?	Japanese Spitz dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep.	Keeshond dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Japanese Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Keeshond's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond coat comparison:	Thick	Fluffy	Fluffy Dense
Colors What are the original Japanese Spitz, Finnish Lapphund and Keeshond color?	White	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde	Black Gray Cream Silver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond? Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Japanese Spitz requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Advanced: The Keeshond requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond? Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or {name3 shedding:	Japanese Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Keeshond dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond?	Medium ⏺ The Japanese Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Keeshond has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Japanese Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Keeshond is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Japanese Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.	Keeshond dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond? Which dog is more friendly?	Japanese Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Keeshond dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond?	Japanese Spitz dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Keeshond dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond?	Japanese Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Keeshond dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond?	Japanese Spitz dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Keeshond dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond?	Yes Japanese Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Keeshond dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Japanese Spitz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Finnish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Keeshond is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Japanese Spitzs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Keeshonds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond 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: Japanese Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Keeshond? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond?	Not really Japanese Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Keeshond 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.

Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond 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 Japanese Spitz and Finnish Lapphund and Keeshond have?	1-6 puppies	2-9 puppies	3-8 puppies
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Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Keeshond Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 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 Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.	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?	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	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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 Pet Registry, Inc.

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