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Name	Papillon	Dachshund	Japanese Spitz
Origins	Spain France Belgium	Germany	Japan
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz breeds.	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog	Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel	Nihon Supittsu
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed is the largest?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	11-20 pounds (5-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	15.5 pounds (7.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Papillon or Dachshund or Japanese Spitz? Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz height comparison:	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)

Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Find price differences between these breeds.	$400-$600	$500-$700	$500-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Papillon or Dachshund or Japanese Spitz?	Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get.	Average: The Japanese Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.

Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz? Compare temperaments.	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly	Playful Stubborn Courageous Devoted Lively Clever	Playful Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Proud Companionable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz?	High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. 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 Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz social needs comparison:	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Dachshund 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?	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Dachshund 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?	Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Dachshund 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

Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Japanese Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed is most playful?	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 Papillon indoors.	Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Spitz breed.
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Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Japanese Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which uses mouth most during play?	Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Dachshund 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.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Papillon bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dachshund 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

Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed lives longest?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years	10-16 years The average lifespan of Japanese Spitz: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which has fewer health issues?	The Papillon 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.	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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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Papillon 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.	Average The Japanese Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia	Legg-perthes Disease Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Deafness Intervertebral Disk Disease Elbow Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Mitral Valve Disease Cushing's Syndrome Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Canine Diabetes Mellitus Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Narcolepsy	Patellar Luxation Runny Eyes

Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed is most active?	Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	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 Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Papillon or Dachshund or Japanese Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises.	Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need.	Japanese Spitz dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Papillon or Dachshund or Japanese Spitz?	Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	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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Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Japanese Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which needs most food?	1/4 to 1 cup 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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Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown	White
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Japanese Spitz requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which drools least?	The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Dachshund 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.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Japanese Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Fine	Thick
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Papillon or Dachshund or Japanese Spitz? Papillon or Dachshund or {name3 shedding:	Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which is best with kids?	Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets.	Japanese Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Papillon or Dachshund or Japanese Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?	Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Papillon or Dachshund or Japanese Spitz?	Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Japanese Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Papillon or Dachshund or Japanese Spitz?	Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz?	Yes Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Dachshund 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?	No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dachshund 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?	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Japanese Spitzs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese 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 Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Dachshund 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.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese 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.

Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which has most puppies?	2-4 puppies	4-8 puppies	1-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. What's recommended?	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.

Papillon vs Dachshund vs Japanese Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Papillon, Dachshund, and Japanese Spitz. Which has most recognition?	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 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 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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