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Name	Volpino Italiano	German Spitz	Japanese Spitz
Origins	Italy	Germany	Japan
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz breeds.	Florentine Spitz Italian Spitz Volpino Cane de Quirinale	Deutscher Spitz	Nihon Supittsu
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed is the largest?	Small	Small Medium	Small
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz? Compare adult weight ranges.	9-14 pounds (4–6 kg)	Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg)	11-20 pounds (5-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	11.5 pounds (4–6 kg)	Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	15.5 pounds (7.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Japanese Spitz? Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz height comparison:	9.5-12 inches (24–30 cm)	Male: 19-23 inches (48-58 cm), Female: 15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	9.8.5 inches (24–30 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$800-$1000	$500-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Japanese Spitz?	Average: The Volpino Italiano is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The German Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The Japanese Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed ranks highest?	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.	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 Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which is easiest to train?	Volpino Italiano dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	German Spitz 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 Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed is most alert?	Volpino Italiano dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	German Spitz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed is most protective?	Volpino Italiano dogs are average defenders. See more.	German Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz? Compare temperaments.	Active Playful Affectionate Lively Watchful	Independent Devoted Lively Attentive Trainable	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.	Sensitive: German Spitz 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz?	Average to High: Volpino Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: German Spitz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. 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 Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz social needs comparison:	Volpino Italiano dogs are a social breed. See more.	German Spitz 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?	Volpino Italiano dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	German Spitz dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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?	Volpino Italiano 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.	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

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed is most vocal?	Average to High: The Volpino Italiano is a vocal breed. See more.	Average to High: The German Spitz is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Japanese Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed is most playful?	The Volpino Italiano is a playful breed. See more.	The German Spitz is a playful breed. See more.	The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, 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 Volpino Italiano 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 German Spitz indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Spitz breed.
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Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed is most flexible?	Volpino Italiano 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.	Japanese Spitz dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Japanese Spitz?	Volpino Italiano 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.	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.

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Volpino Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The German Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Japanese Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which uses mouth most during play?	Volpino Italiano dogs have an 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.	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 Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Volpino Italiano bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 German Spitz 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

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which breed lives longest?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Volpino Italiano: 15 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Spitz: 13 years	10-16 years The average lifespan of Japanese Spitz: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which handles climate changes best?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which has fewer health issues?	Volpino Italianos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	German Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	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?	Frequent The Volpino Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The German Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably 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: Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz health problems comparison:	No data available	Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Dental Problems	Patellar Luxation Runny Eyes

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low to Average: The Volpino Italiano 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.	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 Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which needs most food?	1/4 to 1/2 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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Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, 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 Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. What colors are available?	Black Red White Fawn Champagne Honey	Black White Orange Tricolor	White
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Volpino Italiano requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The German Spitz requires 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 Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which drools least?	The Volpino Italiano is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Spitz 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 Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Volpino Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Japanese Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fluffy	Dense Straight	Thick
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Japanese Spitz? Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or {name3 shedding:	Volpino Italiano dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Spitz dogs shed above average. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which is best with kids?	Volpino Italiano dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	German Spitz dogs are 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?	Volpino Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.	German Spitz dogs are generally with other pets.	Japanese Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Japanese Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Japanese Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Japanese Spitz?	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.	German Spitz 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 Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Japanese Spitz?	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	German Spitz 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: Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz?	Yes Volpino Italiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Spitz 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 Volpino Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Spitz 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?	Volpino Italianos are usually recommended for elderly people.	German Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Japanese Spitzs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, 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 Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which excels in therapy work?	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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, 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.	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, 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 Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Volpino Italiano 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 Japanese Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, 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 Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, 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.

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which has most puppies?	4-6 puppies	2-4 puppies	1-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, 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 Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, 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.

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Japanese Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. How are they classified internationally?	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 European Spitz 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 Volpino Italiano, German Spitz, and Japanese Spitz. Which has most recognition?	No data available	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	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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