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Name	Japanese Spitz	Labrador Retriever	Dachshund
Origins	Japan	England Canada	Germany
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Nihon Supittsu	Lab Labrador	Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Dachshund? Which is more expensive?	$500-$800	$1000-$2000	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Dachshund?	Average: The Japanese Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get.

Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Dachshund? Which is the smallest dog, Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Dachshund?	Small	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund weight comparison:	11-20 pounds (5-10 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	15.5 pounds (7.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Dachshund? Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund height comparison:	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	13.5 inches (34 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)

Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund coat comparison:	Thick	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Fine
Colors What are the original Japanese Spitz, Labrador Retriever and Dachshund color?	White	Yellow Chocolate Black	Blue Red White Tan Brown Silver Black
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Dachshund? Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Japanese Spitz requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Dachshund? Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Japanese Spitzs shed moderately. See more.	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately. See more.	Dachshunds shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Dachshund?	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.

Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Dachshund? Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Proud Intelligent Companionable Playful Loyal	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive	Clever Devoted Playful Courageous Lively Stubborn
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador 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.
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Trainability Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund trainability comparison.	Japanese Spitzs are quite easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train. See more.	Dachshunds are easy to train. See more.
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Playfulness Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund playfulness comparison:	The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Japanese Spitzs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund?	High: Japanese Spitzs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Dachshunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund social needs comparison:	Japanese Spitzs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Dachshunds are a social breed. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund?	A lot: Japanese Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Dachshund?	Japanese Spitzs are average watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs. See more.	Dachshunds are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Dachshund? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Japanese Spitzs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Labrador Retrievers are average defenders. See more.	Dachshunds are average defenders. See more.
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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.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Dachshund?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Japanese Spitz bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dachshund bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund mouthiness comparison:	Japanese Spitzs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Dachshunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Japanese Spitzs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Dachshunds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Japanese Spitzs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Dachshunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Dachshund?	Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Spitz breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed.
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Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Japanese Spitzs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Labrador Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Dachshunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Dachshund?	Japanese Spitzs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Labrador Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Dachshunds 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 Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund Good With Comparison

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

Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund Health Comparison

Health Issues Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund?	The Japanese Spitz is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Dachshund 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 Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund health problems comparison:	Patellar Luxation Runny Eyes	Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Bloat Cancer Canine Diabetes Mellitus Cushing's Syndrome Deafness Demodectic Mange Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Legg-perthes Disease Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Mitral Valve Disease Narcolepsy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
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.	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Dachshund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund lifespan comparison. How long do Japanese Spitz, Labrador Retriever and Dachshund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-16 years The average lifespan of Japanese Spitz: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years
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Hypoallergenic Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Energy Level Who has more energy a Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Dachshund? Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund energy level comparison:	Japanese Spitzs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Labrador Retrievers are high-energy dogs.	Dachshunds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Dachshund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Japanese Spitzs have an average exercise need.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.	Dachshunds have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Dachshund?	Japanese Spitzs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Dachshunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Japanese Spitz or Labrador Retriever or Dachshund?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups 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? Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Japanese Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund?	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.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund?	Medium ⏺ The Japanese Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low 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 Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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 Labrador Retriever or Dachshund? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund?	Not really Japanese Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Dachshund 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 Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund 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 Labrador Retriever and Dachshund have?	1-6 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund 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 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	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 Canadian Canine Registry	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 Canadian Canine Registry

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