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Name	Volpino Italiano	Japanese Spitz	Schipperke
Origins	Italy	Japan	Belgium
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Florentine Spitz Italian Spitz Volpino Cane de Quirinale	Nihon Supittsu	Spits Spitske Spitzke
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke? Which is the smallest dog, Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Japanese Spitz? Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke weight comparison:	9-14 pounds (4–6 kg)	11-20 pounds (5-10 kg)	12-18 pounds (5.5-8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	11.5 pounds (4–6 kg)	15.5 pounds (7.5 kg)	15 pounds (5.6.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke? Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke height comparison:	9.5-12 inches (24–30 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	9.8.5 inches (24–30 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)	11.5 inches (27 cm)

Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$500-$800	$600-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke?	Average: The Volpino Italiano is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The Japanese Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Schipperke is easier than average to get.

Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke? Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Playful Affectionate Lively Watchful	Playful Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Proud Companionable	Curious Independent Agile Intelligent Confident Fearless Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	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: Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke?	Average to High: Volpino Italiano 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.	Average to High: Schipperke dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke social needs comparison:	Volpino Italiano dogs are a social breed. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Schipperke dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Volpino Italiano dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Schipperke dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	Japanese Spitz dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Schipperke 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 Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke playfulness comparison:	The Volpino Italiano is a playful breed. See more.	The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Schipperke is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke?	Average to High: The Volpino Italiano is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Japanese Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Schipperke barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke?	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.	Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Spitz breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Schipperke breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Volpino Italiano bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Japanese Spitz bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Schipperke 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 Volpino Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Japanese Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Schipperke has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke mouthiness comparison:	Volpino Italiano dogs have an 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.	Schipperke dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke health comparison. Which is the healthier: Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke?	Volpino Italianos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Japanese Spitz is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Schipperke is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke health problems comparison:	No data available	Patellar Luxation Runny Eyes	No data available
Veterinarian Visits 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.	Average The Japanese Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Schipperke should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke lifespan comparison. How long do Volpino Italiano, Japanese Spitz and Schipperke breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Volpino Italiano: 15 years	10-16 years The average lifespan of Japanese Spitz: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Schipperke: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke? Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke energy level comparison:	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.	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.	Schipperke dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Volpino Italiano dogs have an average exercise need.	Japanese Spitz dogs have an average exercise need.	Schipperke dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke?	Volpino Italiano 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.	Schipperke dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke?	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Volpino Italiano 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.	High: The Schipperke breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke coat comparison:	Fluffy	Thick	Fluffy Soft Thick
Colors What are the original Volpino Italiano, Japanese Spitz and Schipperke color?	Black Red White Fawn Champagne Honey	White	Black Tan Blue Cream Brown Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke? Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke grooming comparison:	Average: The Volpino Italiano requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Japanese Spitz requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Schipperke doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke? Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or {name3 shedding:	Volpino Italiano dogs shed moderately. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.	Schipperke 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: Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke 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, Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke?	Medium ⏺ The Volpino Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Japanese Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Schipperke has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Volpino Italiano is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Japanese Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Schipperke is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Volpino Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.	Japanese Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Schipperke dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke? Which dog is more friendly?	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Japanese Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Schipperke 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 Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke?	Volpino Italiano dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke?	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Japanese Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke?	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke?	Yes Volpino Italiano 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.	Yes Schipperke 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 Japanese Spitz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Schipperke 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.	Japanese Spitzs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Schipperkes are usually recommended for elderly people.

Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke 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: Volpino Italiano or Japanese Spitz or Schipperke? 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: Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke?	Not really Volpino Italiano 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.	Yes Schipperke breed usually likes 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.

Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke 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 Volpino Italiano and Japanese Spitz and Schipperke have?	4-6 puppies	1-6 puppies	3-7 puppies
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Volpino Italiano vs Japanese Spitz vs Schipperke Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	No data available

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