Differences and Similarities between the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie.

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Japanese Spitz Versus Morkie: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie? 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 Japanese Spitz and the Morkie 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 Japanese Spitz and the Morkie.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie 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 Japanese Spitz and for the Morkie. 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 Japanese Spitz and the Morkie.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Japanese Spitz or the Morkie.

Japanese Spitz versus Morkie: Overview

A very important difference between the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Japanese Spitz is a small-sized dog while the Morkie is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, 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.

On the other hand, the Morkie belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Japanese Spitz versus Morkie: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Japanese Spitz to the Morkie 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 Japanese Spitz and the Morkie

Factor Japanese Spitz Morkie
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Height 10 to 16 inches 4 to 8 inches
Life Span 10 to 16 years 10 to 14 years
Weight 11 to 20 pounds 7 to 13 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 1/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 3/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 12.0 years
Average Price $1600 $1950
Price Range $1500 – $2000 $1500 – $2381
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 Japanese 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 Morkie. 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 Japanese Spitz is 90 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Morkie is 74 out of 125.

Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Japanese Spitz is a better pet than the Morkie. 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 Japanese Spitz and the Morkie so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie

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

  • Japanese Spitzs are not prone to nip and chew at things. However, Morkies are prone to nip and chew at things.

    • The Similarities Between the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie

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

  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie are very easy to train.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Morkie are very playful.

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

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

    Japanese Spitzs weigh 11 to 20 pounds when fully grown. Japanese Spitzs are 10 to 16 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Morkies weigh 7 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Morkies are 4 to 8 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Japanese Spitz versus Morkie

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

    The lifespan of Morkies is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Morkies is 12.0 years.

    Japanese Spitzs live longer than Morkies.

    Price of Japanese Spitz versus Price of Morkie

    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 a Japanese Spitz can be as low as $800 and as high as $2200. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 5 Japanese Spitz puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Morkie puppy is $1950. The price of the Morkie typically ranges from $1500 – $2381. However, the price of the Morkie can be as low as $500 and as high as $4125. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 388 Morkie puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Morkie is more expensive than the Japanese Spitz.

    Japanese Spitz Morkie
    Average Price $1600 $1950
    Price Range $1500 to $2000 $1500 to $2381

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

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Morkies

    A breakdown of the prices of Morkies

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Japanese Spitz puppy or the Morkie 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: Japanese Spitz versus Morkie

    Japanese Spitzs do not like to be left alone.

    Morkies do not like to be left alone.

    Do Japanese Spitzs shed more than Morkies?

    Japanese Spitzs shed moderately.

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

    Which one drools more, the Japanese Spitz or the Morkie

    Japanese Spitzs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Morkies do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

    Japanese Spitzs are very easy to groom.

    Morkies are moderately easy to groom.

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

    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.

    Morkies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Japanese Spitzs Bark and Howl? What about Morkies?

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

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

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

    Japanese Spitzs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Morkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Japanese Spitz vs. Morkie

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

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

    Can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Morkies Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

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

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

    Japanese Spitzs get along very well with other dogs.

    Morkies do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Japanese Spitzs good family dogs? What about Morkies?

    Japanese Spitzs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Morkies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Japanese Spitzs and Morkies?

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

    Morkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Is the Japanese Spitz Easier to Train than the Morkie?

    Japanese Spitzs are very easy to train.

    Morkies are fairly easy to train.

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

    Japanese Spitzs adapt very well to apartment living.

    Morkies adapt moderately well to apartment living.

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

    Japanese Spitzs are very good for new dog owners.

    Morkies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Morkie

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

  • American Hairless Terrier (77 percent match with Morkie). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Spitz vs American Hairless Terrier.
  • Pomchi (79 percent match with Morkie). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Spitz vs Pomchi.
  • Affenhuahua (78 percent match with Morkie). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Spitz vs Affenhuahua.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Japanese Spitz Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Japanese Spitz versus Australian Terrier     Japanese Spitz versus Pomsky     Japanese Spitz versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Japanese Spitz versus Shiranian     Japanese Spitz versus Basset Hound     Japanese Spitz versus Valley Bulldog     Japanese Spitz versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Japanese Spitz versus Standard Schnauzer     Japanese Spitz versus Basset Hound     Japanese Spitz versus Barbet     Japanese Spitz versus Greyhound     Japanese Spitz versus Belgian Sheepdog     Japanese Spitz versus Chow Chow     Japanese Spitz versus Boston Terrier     Japanese Spitz versus Papillon     Japanese Spitz versus Cairn Terrier     Japanese Spitz versus Coton de Tulear     Japanese Spitz versus Miniature Poodle     Japanese Spitz versus Norwegian Lundehund     Japanese Spitz versus Cockapoo     Japanese Spitz versus Cockapoo     Japanese Spitz versus German Longhaired Pointer     Japanese Spitz versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Japanese Spitz versus Boston Terrier     Japanese Spitz versus Black and Tan Coonhound     

    Morkie Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Morkie versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Morkie versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Morkie versus Golden Retriever     Morkie versus Kooikerhondje     Morkie versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     Morkie versus Maltese     Morkie versus Mal Shi     Morkie versus Brittany     Morkie versus Bernedoodle     Morkie versus Bich Poo     Morkie versus Maltese     Morkie versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Morkie versus German Pinscher     Morkie versus Cavapoo     Morkie versus Labrador Retriever     Morkie versus Brittany     Morkie versus Afador     Morkie versus Vizsla     Morkie versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Morkie versus Giant Schnauzer     Morkie versus Bich Poo     Morkie versus Welsh Terrier     Morkie versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog     Morkie versus Xoloitzcuintli     Morkie versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     

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