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Name	Shiba Inu	German Spitz	Finnish Lapphund
Origins	Japan	Germany	Finland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Small-Size Dog Shiba Shiba Ken Brushwood Dog	Deutscher Spitz	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? Which is the smallest dog, Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	Medium	Small Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Shiba Inu or German Spitz or German Spitz? Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund weight comparison:	Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg)	Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg)	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)	Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	39.5 pounds (18 kg)
Height Which is taller, Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund height comparison:	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 19-23 inches (48-58 cm), Female: 15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)

Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$800-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get.	Average: The German Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.

Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: German Spitz is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	German Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	German Spitz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	German Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Confident Going Fearless Keen Faithful Charming	Independent Devoted Lively Attentive Trainable	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Shiba Inu dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: German Spitz dogs 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: Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund?	Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: German Spitz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund social needs comparison:	Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	German Spitz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	German Spitz dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Shiba Inu 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.	German Spitz dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund playfulness comparison:	Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The German Spitz is a playful breed. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund?	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The German Spitz is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Finnish Lapphund 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 Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu breed.	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 German Spitz indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Shiba Inu dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: German Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund?	The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Glaucoma Spinning Chylothorax	Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Dental Problems	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Shiba Inu should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The German Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund lifespan comparison. How long do Shiba Inu, German Spitz and Finnish Lapphund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Spitz: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shiba Inu 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 cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 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.	2 to 2.5 cup 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? Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The German Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Straight	Fluffy
Colors What are the original Shiba Inu, German Spitz and Finnish Lapphund color?	Black Tan Red Cream Sesame	Black White Orange Tricolor	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The German Spitz requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? Shiba Inu or German Spitz or {name3 shedding:	Shiba Inu dogs shed above average. See more.	German Spitz dogs shed above average. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.
Hypoallergenic Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund?	Medium ⏺ The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Shiba Inu is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	German Spitz dogs are generally with other pets.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? Which dog is more friendly?	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	German Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund?	No Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes German Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Spitz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Finnish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.	German Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund 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: Shiba Inu or German Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? 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: Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund?	Not really Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Lapphund 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.

Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund 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 Shiba Inu and German Spitz and Finnish Lapphund have?	2-4 puppies	2-4 puppies	2-9 puppies
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Shiba Inu vs German Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	No data available

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