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Name	Mudi	Pharaoh Hound	Japanese Spitz
Origins	Hungary	Malta	Japan
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Canis Ovilis Fenyesi Hungarian Mudi	Pharaoh Kelb Tal-Fenek	Nihon Supittsu
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Japanese Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Japanese Spitz?	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Pharaoh Hound? Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz weight comparison:	18-29 pounds (8-13 kg)	45-55 pounds (20-25 kg)	11-20 pounds (5-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	23.5 pounds (10.5 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	15.5 pounds (7.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Japanese Spitz? Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz height comparison:	15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	Male: 23-25 inches (59-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	17 inches (43 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)

Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Japanese Spitz? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$1800-$2000	$500-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Mudi or Pharaoh Hound 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.	Frequent: The Pharaoh Hound is easier than average to get.	Average: The Japanese Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.

Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz intelligence:	Smart: The Mudi dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Pharaoh Hound dogs have great intelligence. 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 Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz trainability comparison.	Mudi dogs are easy to train. See more.	Pharaoh Hound dogs are 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: Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Japanese Spitz?	Mudi dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Pharaoh Hound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Japanese Spitz? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Mudi dogs are average defenders. See more.	Pharaoh Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Japanese Spitz? Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Lively Gentle Watchful Companionable Adaptable Guarding Keen to Work	Active Playful Intelligent Affectionate Sociable Trainable	Playful Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Proud Companionable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Mudi dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Pharaoh Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz?	High: Mudi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Pharaoh Hound 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 Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz social needs comparison:	Mudi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Pharaoh Hound dogs are a social breed. 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?	Mudi dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Pharaoh Hound is strong enough to escape from home. 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?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Pharaoh Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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

Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz playfulness comparison:	Average: Mudis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Pharaoh Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz?	Average: The Mudi barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Pharaoh Hound 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 Mudi or Pharaoh Hound 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 Mudi 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 Pharaoh Hound indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Spitz breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz?	Mudis are commonly healthy dogs.	Pharaoh Hounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	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: Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	No data available	Patellar Luxation Runny Eyes
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Mudi should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Pharaoh Hound 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 Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do Mudi, Pharaoh Hound and Japanese Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Mudi: 14 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Pharaoh Hound: 13 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: Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz?	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.	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.

Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Japanese Spitz? Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz energy level comparison:	Mudi dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Pharaoh Hound dogs have a lower energy level than other 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 Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Japanese Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Mudi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Pharaoh Hound dogs have an average exercise need.	Japanese Spitz dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Japanese Spitz?	Mudi dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Pharaoh Hound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	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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Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Japanese Spitz?	1 to 1.5 cups 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.	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? Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Mudi has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Pharaoh Hound 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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Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz coat comparison:	Dense Curly Wavy Shiny Short	Shiny	Thick
Colors What are the original Mudi, Pharaoh Hound and Japanese Spitz color?	Black Gray White Brown Fawn Blue-Grey Black Merle Ash coloured (blue grey)	Tan Red White Golden Chestnut	White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Japanese Spitz? Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz grooming comparison:	Average: The Mudi requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Pharaoh Hound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Japanese Spitz requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Japanese Spitz? Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or {name3 shedding:	Mudi dogs shed moderately. See more.	Pharaoh Hound dogs shed none to minimal. 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: Mudi or Pharaoh Hound 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound 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, Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz?	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Pharaoh Hound 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 Mudi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Pharaoh Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Japanese Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Mudi dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Pharaoh Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Japanese Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Japanese Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?	Mudi dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Pharaoh Hound dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Japanese Spitz?	Mudi dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Pharaoh Hound 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 Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Japanese Spitz?	Mudi dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Pharaoh Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Japanese Spitz?	Mudi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Pharaoh Hound dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz?	Yes Mudi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Pharaoh Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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?	Yes Mudi is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Pharaoh Hound 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?	Mudis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pharaoh Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Japanese Spitzs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound 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: Mudi or Pharaoh Hound or Japanese Spitz? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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?	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.	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?	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.	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: Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz?	Not really Mudi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pharaoh Hound 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.

Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound 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 Mudi and Pharaoh Hound and Japanese Spitz have?	5-8 puppies	6-8 puppies	1-6 puppies
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Mudi vs Pharaoh Hound vs Japanese Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.	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?	No data available	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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