Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Afghan Hound Versus Japanese Spitz: Introduction
- Afghan Hound versus Japanese Spitz: Overview
- Afghan Hound versus Japanese Spitz: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Afghan Hound and the Japanese Spitz
- The Similarities Between the Afghan Hound and the Japanese Spitz
- Size (Weight and Height) of Afghan Hound versus Japanese Spitz
- Price of Afghan Hound versus Price of Japanese Spitz
- Which one drools more, the Afghan Hound or the Japanese Spitz
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Afghan Hound or the Japanese Spitz?
- Is the Afghan Hound Easier to Train than the Japanese Spitz?
- Tolerates Being Alone: Afghan Hound versus Japanese Spitz
- Do Afghan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about Japanese Spitzs?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afghan Hound or the Japanese Spitz?
- Do Afghan Hounds shed more than Japanese Spitzs?
- Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Are Afghan Hounds good family dogs? What about Japanese Spitzs?
- How Kid-friendly are Afghan Hounds and Japanese Spitzs?
- Does the Afghan Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Japanese Spitz?
- Wanderlust Potential: Afghan Hound vs. Japanese Spitz
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Afghan Hound
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Japanese Spitz
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Afghan Hound versus Japanese Spitz. Which One is a Better Pet?
Afghan Hound Versus Japanese Spitz: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Afghan Hound and the Japanese Spitz? 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 Afghan Hound and the Japanese Spitz 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 Afghan Hound and the Japanese Spitz.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Afghan Hound and the Japanese Spitz 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 Afghan Hound and for the Japanese Spitz. 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 Afghan Hound and the Japanese Spitz.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Afghan Hound or the Japanese Spitz
Afghan Hound versus Japanese Spitz: Overview
A very important difference between the Afghan Hound and the Japanese Spitz is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Afghan Hound is a large-sized dog while the Japanese Spitz is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Afghan Hound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
On the other hand, the Japanese Spitz belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
Afghan Hound versus Japanese Spitz: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Afghan Hound to the Japanese Spitz 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 | Afghan Hound | Japanese Spitz |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 10 to 16 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Height | 24 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder | 10 to 16 inches |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 50 to 60 pounds | 11 to 20 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 13.0 years |
| Average Price | $2390 | $1670 |
| Price Range | $2250 – $2500 | $1400 – $2100 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Afghan Hound 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 Japanese Spitz. 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 Afghan Hound is 78 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Japanese Spitz is 90 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Japanese Spitz is a better pet than the Afghan Hound. So, you should get the Japanese Spitz!
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 Afghan Hound and the Japanese Spitz so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Afghan Hound and the Japanese Spitz
Below is a list of where the Afghan Hound and the Japanese Spitz are most different:
The Similarities Between the Afghan Hound and the Japanese Spitz
The Afghan Hound and the Japanese Spitz are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Afghan Hound and the Japanese Spitz are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Afghan Hound versus Japanese Spitz
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Afghan Hound and the Japanese Spitz.
Afghan Hounds weigh 50 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Afghan Hounds are 24 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Japanese Spitzs weigh 11 to 20 pounds when fully grown. Japanese Spitzs are 10 to 16 inches when fully grown.
Price of Afghan Hound versus Price of Japanese Spitz
The average price of the Afghan Hound puppy is $2390. The price of the Afghan Hound typically ranges from $2250 – $2500. However, the price of a Afghan Hound can be as low as $1800 and as high as $3000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 21 Afghan Hound puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Japanese Spitz puppy is $1670. The price of the Japanese Spitz typically ranges from $1400 – $2100. However, the price of a Japanese Spitz can be as low as $800 and as high as $2200. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 3 Japanese Spitz puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Afghan Hound is more expensive than the Japanese Spitz.
| Afghan Hound | Japanese Spitz | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2390 | $1670 |
| Price Range | $2250 to $2500 | $1400 to $2100 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Afghan Hound and Japanese Spitz. For different price points, the charts show how many Afghan Hound puppies or how many Japanese Spitz puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Afghan Hounds. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Japanese Spitzs
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Afghan Hound puppy or the Japanese Spitz puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Which one drools more, the Afghan Hound or the Japanese Spitz
Afghan Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Japanese Spitzs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Afghan Hound or the Japanese Spitz?
Afghan Hounds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Japanese Spitzs are very easy to groom.
Is the Afghan Hound Easier to Train than the Japanese Spitz?
Afghan Hounds are not easy to train.
Japanese Spitzs are very easy to train.
Tolerates Being Alone: Afghan Hound versus Japanese Spitz
Afghan Hounds do not like to be left alone.
Japanese Spitzs do not like to be left alone.
Do Afghan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about Japanese Spitzs?
Afghan Hounds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Japanese Spitzs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Afghan Hound or the Japanese Spitz?
Afghan Hounds are OK for new dog owners.
Japanese Spitzs are very good for new dog owners.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afghan Hound or the Japanese Spitz?
Afghan Hounds get along very well with other dogs.
Japanese Spitzs get along very well with other dogs.
Do Afghan Hounds shed more than Japanese Spitzs?
Afghan Hounds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Japanese Spitzs shed moderately.
Is the Afghan Hound Better for Apartment Owners than the Japanese Spitz?
Afghan Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.
Japanese Spitzs adapt very well to apartment living.
Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Afghan Hounds can very well tolerate cold weather.
Japanese Spitzs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Afghan Hounds can tolerate hot weather.
Japanese Spitzs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Are Afghan Hounds good family dogs? What about Japanese Spitzs?
Afghan Hounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Japanese Spitzs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Afghan Hounds and Japanese Spitzs?
Afghan Hounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Japanese Spitzs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Afghan Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Japanese Spitz?
Afghan Hounds 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.
Japanese Spitzs have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Wanderlust Potential: Afghan Hound vs. Japanese Spitz
Afghan Hounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Japanese Spitzs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Afghan Hound
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Japanese 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 Japanese Spitz:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Japanese Spitz
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Afghan Hound 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 Afghan Hound:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Afghan Hound and how the Japanese Spitz compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Afghan Hound and of the Japanese Spitz to other breeds:
Afghan Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds
Afghan Hound versus Mal Shi Afghan Hound versus Miniature Poodle Afghan Hound versus Norfolk Terrier Afghan Hound versus Akbash Afghan Hound versus German Longhaired Pointer Afghan Hound versus Beagle Afghan Hound versus Scottish Deerhound Afghan Hound versus Karelian Bear Dog Afghan Hound versus Kooikerhondje Afghan Hound versus Spinone Italiano
Japanese Spitz Versus Other Dog Breeds
Japanese Spitz versus Maltipoo Japanese Spitz versus Doberman Pinscher Japanese Spitz versus Sussex Spaniel Japanese Spitz versus Treeing Walker Coonhound Japanese Spitz versus Stabyhoun Japanese Spitz versus Sheepadoodle Japanese Spitz versus Pyredoodle Japanese Spitz versus Japanese Chin Japanese Spitz versus Lowchen Japanese Spitz versus Newfoundland
Conclusion: Afghan Hound versus Japanese Spitz. 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 Afghan Hound and the Japanese Spitz better suits you and your family.