Japanese Spitz vs Pomeranian – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Japanese Spitz	Pomeranian
Origins	Japan	Germany Poland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	229	22
Reviews	4	2
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Other Names	Nihon Supittsu	Pom, Pom Pom, Deutsche Spitze, Zwergspitz, Spitz Nain, Spitz Enano, Zwers
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	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 European Spitz section.
Breed Recognition	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. 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
Price	$500-$800	$600-$800

General Appearance - Japanese Spitz vs Pomeranian

Size	Small	Small
Weight	11-20 pounds (5-10 kg)	3-7 pounds (1-3 kg)
Avg. Weight	15.5 pounds (7.5 kg)	5 pounds (2 kg)
Height	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)
Avg. Height	13.5 inches (34 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)

Hair & Care - Japanese Spitz vs Pomeranian

Coat	Thick	Fluffy
Colors	White	Blue Gray Red Tan Brown Orange White Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Japanese Spitz requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Japanese Spitzs shed moderately.	Pomeranians shed moderately.

Characteristics - Japanese Spitz vs Pomeranian

Temperament	Affectionate Proud Intelligent Companionable Playful Loyal	Active Friendly Lively Sociable Extroverted Intelligent Playful Attentive Docile Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Average: Japanese Spitz's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Japanese Spitzs are quite easy to train.	Pomeranians are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed.	Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Japanese Spitzs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Japanese Spitzs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Pomeranians are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Japanese Spitzs need a lot of social interaction.	Pomeranians need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Japanese Spitz is a very vocal breed.	Average to high: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Japanese Spitzs are average watchdogs.	Pomeranians are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Japanese Spitzs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Pomeranians strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Japanese Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Japanese Spitzs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Pomeranians have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Japanese Spitzs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Pomeranians are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Japanese Spitzs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Pomeranians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Japanese Spitzs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Japanese Spitzs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Pomeranians adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Japanese Spitzs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Pomeranians tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Japanese Spitz vs Pomeranian

Stranger Friendly	Japanese Spitzs are average friendly towards strangers.	Pomeranians are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Japanese Spitzs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Japanese Spitzs are cat-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Japanese Spitzs are dog-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Japanese Spitz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pomeranian is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Japanese Spitzs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Japanese Spitzs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Pomeranians are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Japanese Spitzs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Pomeranians are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Japanese Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Pomeranian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Japanese Spitz vs Pomeranian

Health Issues	The Japanese Spitz is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Pomeranian is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Patellar Luxation Runny Eyes	Allergies Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Dry Eye Epilepsy Heat Intolerance Heatstroke Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Seizures
Life Expectancy	10-16 years	12-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Japanese Spitzs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Pomeranians have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Japanese Spitzs have an average exercise need.	Pomeranians exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Japanese Spitzs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Pomeranians sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pomeranian can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Japanese Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Japanese Spitz is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Pomeranian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Japanese Spitz vs Pomeranian

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	1-6 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Oct 13, 2020, 1:17:32 PM:
Great! I think the Japanese Spitz is a better dog for me!
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Jan 25, 2021, 4:15:06 AM:
Pomeranian seems better :D