Differences and Similarities between the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz.

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Cavachon Versus Japanese Spitz: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Cavachon 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 Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cavachon 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 Cavachon 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 with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Cavachon 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 Cavachon or the Japanese Spitz.

Cavachon versus Japanese Spitz: Overview

Both the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz are similar in size. The Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz are both small-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Cavachon belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

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.

Cavachon versus Japanese Spitz: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Cavachon 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.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz

Factor Cavachon Japanese Spitz
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 10 to 15 years 10 to 16 years
Height 12 to 13 inches 10 to 16 inches
Weight 15 to 35 pounds 11 to 20 pounds
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 4/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 13.0 years
Average Price $2070 $1600
Price Range $1699 – $2500 $1500 – $2000
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data No Data

Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Cavachon 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 the Cavachon is 87 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Japanese Spitz is 90 out of 125.

Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Japanese Spitz is a better pet than the Cavachon. 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 Cavachon 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 Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz

Below is a list of where the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz are most different:

  • Cavachons are very friendly towards strangers. However, Japanese Spitzs are not very friendly towards strangers.

    • The Similarities Between the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz

    The Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz are most similar:

  • Both the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz are very easy to train.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Cavachon versus Japanese Spitz

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz.

    Cavachons weigh 15 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Cavachons are 12 to 13 inches 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.

    Lifespan of Cavachon versus Japanese Spitz

    The lifespan of Cavachons is between 10 to 15 years . The average lifespan of Cavachons is 12.5 years.

    The lifespan of Japanese Spitzs is between 10 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Japanese Spitzs is 13.0 years.

    Japanese Spitzs live longer than Cavachons.

    Price of Cavachon versus Price of Japanese Spitz

    The average price of the Cavachon puppy is $2070. The price of the Cavachon typically ranges from $1699 – $2500. However, the price of a Cavachon can be as low as $475 and as high as $4200. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 416 Cavachon puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Japanese Spitz puppy is $1600. The price of the Japanese Spitz typically ranges from $1500 – $2000. However, the price of the 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 5 Japanese Spitz puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Cavachon is more expensive than the Japanese Spitz.

    Cavachon Japanese Spitz
    Average Price $2070 $1600
    Price Range $1699 to $2500 $1500 to $2000

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Cavachon and Japanese Spitz. For different price points, the charts show how many Cavachon puppies or how many Japanese Spitz puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Cavachons. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Cavachons. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Japanese Spitzs

    A breakdown of the prices of Japanese Spitzs

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Cavachon 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 to buy 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 a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Cavachon versus Japanese Spitz

    Cavachons do not like to be left alone.

    Japanese Spitzs do not like to be left alone.

    Do Cavachons shed more than Japanese Spitzs?

    Cavachons do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Japanese Spitzs shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Cavachon or the Japanese Spitz

    Cavachons do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Japanese Spitzs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Cavachon or the Japanese Spitz?

    Cavachons require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Japanese Spitzs are very easy to groom.

    Does the Cavachon Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Japanese Spitz?

    Cavachons 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.

    Do Cavachons Bark and Howl? What about Japanese Spitzs?

    Cavachons bark and howl, but not very much.

    Japanese Spitzs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Cavachons Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Cavachons can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Japanese Spitzs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Cavachon vs. Japanese Spitz

    Cavachons do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Japanese Spitzs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Cavachons Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Cavachons can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Japanese Spitzs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cavachon or the Japanese Spitz?

    Cavachons get along very well with other dogs.

    Japanese Spitzs get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Cavachons good family dogs? What about Japanese Spitzs?

    Cavachons 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 Cavachons and Japanese Spitzs?

    Cavachons get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Japanese Spitzs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Cavachon Easier to Train than the Japanese Spitz?

    Cavachons are very easy to train.

    Japanese Spitzs are very easy to train.

    Is the Cavachon Better for Apartment Owners than the Japanese Spitz?

    Cavachons adapt very well to apartment living.

    Japanese Spitzs adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Cavachon or the Japanese Spitz?

    Cavachons are very good for new dog owners.

    Japanese Spitzs are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cavachon

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Cavachon 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 Cavachon:

  • Bichon Frise (86 percent match with Cavachon). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Spitz vs Bichon Frise.
  • Bich Poo (85 percent match with Cavachon). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Spitz vs Bich Poo.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Japanese Spitz

    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:

  • Bergamasco Sheepdog (79 percent match with Japanese Spitz). Here is our comparison of the Cavachon vs Bergamasco Sheepdog.
  • Bordoodle (81 percent match with Japanese Spitz). Here is our comparison of the Cavachon vs Bordoodle.
  • Dutch Shepherd (79 percent match with Japanese Spitz). Here is our comparison of the Cavachon vs Dutch Shepherd.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Cavachon and how the Japanese Spitz compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Cavachon and of the Japanese Spitz to other breeds:

    Cavachon Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Cavachon versus Bracco Italiano     Cavachon versus Shih Tzu     Cavachon versus Tibetan Spaniel     Cavachon versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     Cavachon versus West Highland White Terrier     Cavachon versus Kishu Ken     Cavachon versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Cavachon versus Frenchton     Cavachon versus Maltipoo     Cavachon versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Cavachon versus Chow Chow     Cavachon versus Boykin Spaniel     Cavachon versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Cavachon versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Cavachon versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Cavachon versus Golden Retriever     Cavachon versus German Pinscher     Cavachon versus Bracco Italiano     Cavachon versus Belgian Tervuren     Cavachon versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Cavachon versus Xoloitzcuintli     Cavachon versus Catahoula Bulldog     Cavachon versus Kai Ken     Cavachon versus Japanese Chin     Cavachon versus Afador     

    Japanese Spitz Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Japanese Spitz versus English Setter     Japanese Spitz versus Plott     Japanese Spitz versus Bearded Collie     Japanese Spitz versus Biewer Terrier     Japanese Spitz versus Australian Cattle Dog     Japanese Spitz versus Portuguese Pointer     Japanese Spitz versus Shiranian     Japanese Spitz versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Japanese Spitz versus Irish Water Spaniel     Japanese Spitz versus Silky Terrier     Japanese Spitz versus French Bulldog     Japanese Spitz versus American Eskimo Dog     Japanese Spitz versus Australian Shepherd     Japanese Spitz versus Fila Brasileiro     Japanese Spitz versus Pug     Japanese Spitz versus Mal Shi     Japanese Spitz versus Pharaoh Hound     Japanese Spitz versus Japanese Chin     Japanese Spitz versus Kai Ken     Japanese Spitz versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Japanese Spitz versus Briard     Japanese Spitz versus Tibetan Spaniel     Japanese Spitz versus Cairn Terrier     Japanese Spitz versus American Pit Bull Terrier     Japanese Spitz versus Jack Russell Terrier     

    Conclusion: Cavachon 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 Cavachon and the Japanese Spitz better suits you and your family.