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Name	Kooikerhondje	Miniature American Shepherd	Japanese Spitz
Origins	Netherlands	United States	Japan
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog Kooiker Dog	Ameri Mini American North American Shepherd	Nihon Supittsu
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Kooikerhondje or Miniature American Shepherd or Japanese Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, Kooikerhondje or Miniature American Shepherd or Japanese Spitz?	Medium	Small Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Kooikerhondje or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz weight comparison:	20-40 pounds (9-18 kg)	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)	11-20 pounds (5-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	25 pounds (11 kg)	15.5 pounds (7.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Kooikerhondje or Miniature American Shepherd or Japanese Spitz? Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz height comparison:	14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15 inches (38.5 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)

Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Kooikerhondje or Miniature American Shepherd or Japanese Spitz? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$900-$1000	$500-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Kooikerhondje or Miniature American Shepherd or Japanese Spitz?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Average: The Japanese Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.

Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. 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 Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz trainability comparison.	Kooikerhondje dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Kooikerhondje or Miniature American Shepherd or Japanese Spitz?	Kooikerhondje dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Kooikerhondje or Miniature American Shepherd or Japanese Spitz? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Kooikerhondje dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Kooikerhondje or Miniature American Shepherd or Japanese Spitz? Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Alert Intelligent Territorial Lively Going Cheerful	Energetic Intelligent Loyal Devoted	Playful Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Proud Companionable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz?	High: Kooikerhondje dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Japanese Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz social needs comparison:	Kooikerhondje dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Kooikerhondje dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Japanese Spitz 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?	Kooikerhondje 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.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz playfulness comparison:	The Kooikerhondje is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz?	Average: The Kooikerhondje barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Japanese Spitz 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 Kooikerhondje or Miniature American Shepherd or Japanese Spitz?	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 Kooikerhondje indoors.	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 Miniature American Shepherd indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Spitz breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Kooikerhondje dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Japanese Spitz dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Kooikerhondje or Miniature American Shepherd or Japanese Spitz?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Japanese Spitz dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Kooikerhondje or Miniature American Shepherd or Japanese Spitz?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Kooikerhondje bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Japanese Spitz bite force: Weak.
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 Kooikerhondje has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Japanese Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz mouthiness comparison:	Kooikerhondje dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz?	The Kooikerhondje is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Japanese Spitz 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: Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz health problems comparison:	Cataracts Luxating Patella Von Willebrand's Disease Epilepsy Kidney Issues Hereditary Necrotising Myelopathy Myositis	No data available	Patellar Luxation Runny Eyes
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Kooikerhondje should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Miniature American Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Japanese Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do Kooikerhondje, Miniature American Shepherd and Japanese Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Kooikerhondje: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years	10-16 years The average lifespan of Japanese Spitz: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Kooikerhondje 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 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.

Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Kooikerhondje or Miniature American Shepherd or Japanese Spitz?	1 to 2 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.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Kooikerhondje has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Japanese Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz coat comparison:	Waterproof Wavy Thick Straight	Smooth	Thick
Colors What are the original Kooikerhondje, Miniature American Shepherd and Japanese Spitz color?	Red White Orange	Black Blue White Merle	White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Kooikerhondje or Miniature American Shepherd or Japanese Spitz? Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Kooikerhondje doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Japanese Spitz requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Kooikerhondje or Miniature American Shepherd or Japanese Spitz? Kooikerhondje or Miniature American Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Kooikerhondje dogs shed moderately. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Kooikerhondje or Miniature American Shepherd or Japanese Spitz?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz 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, Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz?	Medium ⏺ The Kooikerhondje has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Japanese Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Kooikerhondje is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Japanese Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz Good With Comparison

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

Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese 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. 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: Kooikerhondje or Miniature American Shepherd or Japanese Spitz? 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.	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: Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz?	Not really Kooikerhondje breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Japanese Spitz 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.

Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese 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. 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 Kooikerhondje and Miniature American Shepherd and Japanese Spitz have?	5-7 puppies	2-6 puppies	1-6 puppies
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Kooikerhondje vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2018 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Asian Spitz and related breeds 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 North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service	No data available	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

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