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Japanese Spitz vs Golden Retriever vs Finnish Spitz Comparison - Dog breed selector: Nihon Supittsu or Golden Flat Coat or Finnish Hunting Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Japanese Spitz Golden Retriever Finnish Spitz
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz breeds.
Nihon Supittsu Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Finnish Hunting Dog
Finnish Spets
Finsk Spets
Loulou Finois
Suomalainen Pystykorva
Suomenpystykorva
Barking Bird Dog
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

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

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which breed is the largest?
Small Large Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz? Compare adult weight ranges.
11-20 pounds (5-10 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) 31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
15.5 pounds (7.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) 33 pounds (15 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Japanese Spitz or Golden Retriever or Finnish Spitz? Japanese Spitz vs Golden Retriever vs Finnish Spitz height comparison:
12-15 inches (30-38 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) 15-20 inches (38-51 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
13.5 inches (34 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) 17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

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

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Find price differences between these breeds.
$500-$800 $1000-$2000 $500-$700
Availability
Which is easier to get, Japanese Spitz or Golden Retriever or Finnish Spitz?
Average: The Japanese Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.

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

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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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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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which is easiest to train?
Japanese Spitz dogs are quite easy to train.
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Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which breed is most alert?
Japanese Spitz dogs are average watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which breed is most protective?
Japanese Spitz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders.
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Japanese Spitz vs Golden Retriever vs Finnish Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Proud
Companionable
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Playful
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Loyal
Vocal
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.
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Golden Retriever 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: Japanese Spitz vs Golden Retriever vs Finnish Spitz?
High: Japanese Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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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
Japanese Spitz vs Golden Retriever vs Finnish Spitz social needs comparison:
Japanese Spitz dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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?
Japanese Spitz dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Golden Retriever 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?
Japanese Spitz dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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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.
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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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Japanese Spitz vs Golden Retriever vs Finnish Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which breed is most vocal?
A lot: Japanese Spitz is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which breed is most playful?
The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Spitz breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.

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

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which breed is most flexible?
Japanese Spitz dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Golden Retriever 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.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Japanese Spitz or Golden Retriever or Finnish Spitz?
Japanese Spitz dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.

Japanese Spitz vs Golden Retriever vs Finnish Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Japanese Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which uses mouth most during play?
Japanese Spitz dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, 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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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Japanese Spitz bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.

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

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which breed lives longest?
10-16 years
The average lifespan of Japanese Spitz: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which handles climate changes best?
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.
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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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which has fewer health issues?
The Japanese Spitz is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
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.
Rare
The Golden Retriever 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).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Japanese Spitz vs Golden Retriever vs Finnish Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Japanese Spitz vs Golden Retriever vs Finnish Spitz health problems comparison:
Patellar Luxation
Runny Eyes
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Eye Problems
Joint Problems
Epilepsy

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

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which breed is most active?
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.
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Japanese Spitz vs Golden Retriever vs Finnish Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Japanese Spitz or Golden Retriever or Finnish Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Japanese Spitz dogs have an average exercise need.
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Japanese Spitz or Golden Retriever or Finnish Spitz?
Japanese Spitz dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.

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

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low to Average: The Japanese Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which needs most food?
1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. 3 to 4 cups 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.

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

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. What colors are available?
White Golden
Light
Red
Gold
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which requires most maintenance?
Advanced: The Japanese Spitz requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which drools least?
The Japanese Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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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.
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The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Japanese Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Thick Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Dense
Thick
Double
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Japanese Spitz or Golden Retriever or Finnish Spitz? Japanese Spitz or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Japanese Spitz dogs shed moderately.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately.
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Japanese Spitz vs Golden Retriever vs Finnish Spitz Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which is best with kids?
Japanese Spitz dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Japanese Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Japanese Spitz or Golden Retriever or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?
Japanese Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Japanese Spitz or Golden Retriever or Finnish Spitz?
Japanese Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Japanese Spitz or Golden Retriever or Finnish Spitz?
Japanese Spitz dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Japanese Spitz vs Golden Retriever vs Finnish Spitz?
Yes
Japanese Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Golden Retriever 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
Japanese Spitz is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds 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?
Japanese Spitzs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.

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

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

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.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which is best for SAR work?

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.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Japanese Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Golden Retriever breed usually likes 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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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which has most military use?

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 Golden Retriever vs Finnish Spitz Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which has most puppies?
1-6 puppies 5-10 puppies 3-6 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. What's recommended?

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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Japanese Spitz vs Golden Retriever vs Finnish Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. 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 Nordic Hunting Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Japanese Spitz, Golden Retriever, and Finnish Spitz. Which has most recognition?
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
United Kennel Club
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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