Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Finnish Spitz Versus Stabyhoun: Introduction
- Finnish Spitz versus Stabyhoun: Overview
- Finnish Spitz versus Stabyhoun: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun
- The Similarities Between the Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun
- Size (Weight and Height) of Finnish Spitz versus Stabyhoun
- Tolerates Being Alone: Finnish Spitz versus Stabyhoun
- Which one drools more, the Finnish Spitz or the Stabyhoun
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Finnish Spitz or the Stabyhoun?
- Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Stabyhouns Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Is the Finnish Spitz Easier to Train than the Stabyhoun?
- Does the Finnish Spitz Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Stabyhoun?
- Do Finnish Spitzs shed more than Stabyhouns?
- Wanderlust Potential: Finnish Spitz vs. Stabyhoun
- Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Stabyhouns Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Are Finnish Spitzs good family dogs? What about Stabyhouns?
- How Kid-friendly are Finnish Spitzs and Stabyhouns?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Finnish Spitz or the Stabyhoun?
- Do Finnish Spitzs Bark and Howl? What about Stabyhouns?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Finnish Spitz
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Stabyhoun
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Finnish Spitz versus Stabyhoun. Which One is a Better Pet?
Finnish Spitz Versus Stabyhoun: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Finnish Spitz and for the Stabyhoun. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Finnish Spitz or the Stabyhoun
Finnish Spitz versus Stabyhoun: Overview
Both the Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun are similar in size. The Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun are both medium-sized dogs.
Furthermore, both the Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun are Sporting Dogs. This means both the Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
Finnish Spitz versus Stabyhoun: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Finnish Spitz to the Stabyhoun based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Factor | Finnish Spitz | Stabyhoun |
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Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 13 to 14 years |
Height | 15 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder | 19 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder |
Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Weight | 20 to 35 pounds | 45 to 50 pounds |
Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Easygoing | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Easy To Train | 3/5 | 5/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 5/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 3/5 |
General Health | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 1/5 | 3/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 13.5 years |
Average Price | $900 | No Data |
Price Range | $600 – $1100 | No Data |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data | No Data |
*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Finnish Spitz in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Stabyhoun. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a Finnish Spitz is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Stabyhoun is 85 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Stabyhoun is a better pet than the Finnish Spitz. So, you should get the Stabyhoun!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun
Below is a list of where the Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun are most different:
The Similarities Between the Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun
The Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Finnish Spitz versus Stabyhoun
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun.
Finnish Spitzs weigh 20 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Finnish Spitzs are 15 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Stabyhouns weigh 45 to 50 pounds when fully grown. Stabyhouns are 19 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Tolerates Being Alone: Finnish Spitz versus Stabyhoun
Finnish Spitzs do not like to be left alone.
Stabyhouns can be left alone only for a short time.
Which one drools more, the Finnish Spitz or the Stabyhoun
Finnish Spitzs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Stabyhouns do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Finnish Spitz or the Stabyhoun?
Finnish Spitzs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Stabyhouns are moderately easy to groom.
Is the Finnish Spitz Better for Apartment Owners than the Stabyhoun?
Finnish Spitzs adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Stabyhouns do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Finnish Spitz or the Stabyhoun?
Finnish Spitzs are OK for new dog owners.
Stabyhouns are OK for new dog owners.
Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Stabyhouns Tolerate Hot Weather?
Finnish Spitzs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Stabyhouns cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Is the Finnish Spitz Easier to Train than the Stabyhoun?
Finnish Spitzs are fairly easy to train.
Stabyhouns are very easy to train.
Does the Finnish Spitz Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Stabyhoun?
Finnish Spitzs have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Stabyhouns have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Finnish Spitzs shed more than Stabyhouns?
Finnish Spitzs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Stabyhouns shed moderately.
Wanderlust Potential: Finnish Spitz vs. Stabyhoun
Finnish Spitzs have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Stabyhouns have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Stabyhouns Tolerate Cold Weather?
Finnish Spitzs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Stabyhouns cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Are Finnish Spitzs good family dogs? What about Stabyhouns?
Finnish Spitzs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Stabyhouns are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Finnish Spitzs and Stabyhouns?
Finnish Spitzs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Stabyhouns get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Finnish Spitz or the Stabyhoun?
Finnish Spitzs get along very well with other dogs.
Stabyhouns get along very well with other dogs.
Do Finnish Spitzs Bark and Howl? What about Stabyhouns?
Finnish Spitzs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Stabyhouns bark and howl, but not very much.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Finnish Spitz
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Finnish Spitz that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Finnish Spitz:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Stabyhoun
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Stabyhoun that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Stabyhoun:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Finnish Spitz and how the Stabyhoun compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Finnish Spitz and of the Stabyhoun to other breeds:
Finnish Spitz Versus Other Dog Breeds
Finnish Spitz versus Greyhound Finnish Spitz versus American Eskimo Dog Finnish Spitz versus Welsh Springer Spaniel Finnish Spitz versus Dogue de Bordeaux Finnish Spitz versus Bernedoodle Finnish Spitz versus Yorkshire Terrier Finnish Spitz versus Cavachon Finnish Spitz versus Collie Finnish Spitz versus Affenpinscher Finnish Spitz versus Saint Berdoodle
Stabyhoun Versus Other Dog Breeds
Stabyhoun versus Shiranian Stabyhoun versus Papillon Stabyhoun versus Gordon Setter Stabyhoun versus Collie Stabyhoun versus Mountain Cur Stabyhoun versus Braque du Bourbonnais Stabyhoun versus Pekingese Stabyhoun versus Cockapoo Stabyhoun versus Whippet Stabyhoun versus Akita Chow
Conclusion: Finnish Spitz versus Stabyhoun. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Finnish Spitz and the Stabyhoun better suits you and your family.