Breed Comparison: Japanese Spitz Versus Papillon

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Japanese Spitz Versus Papillon: Introduction

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

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

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 Papillon.

Japanese Spitz versus Papillon

Japanese Spitz versus Papillon: Overview

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

Furthermore, both the Japanese Spitz and the Papillon are Companion Dogs. This means both the Japanese Spitz and the Papillon 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.

Japanese Spitz versus Papillon: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Japanese Spitz to the Papillon 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 Papillon

Factor Japanese Spitz Papillon
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Height 10 to 16 inches 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 10 to 16 years 12 to 16 years
Weight 11 to 20 pounds 4 to 9 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 3/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 4/5
General Health 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 5/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 5/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 14.0 years
Average Price $1600 $1800
Price Range $1500 – $2000 $1400 – $2000
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Eye Examination- recommend screening every 2 years
  • Patellar Luxation
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    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 Papillon. 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 Papillon is 89 out of 125.

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

    Japanese Spitz versus Papillon

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Japanese Spitz and the Papillon

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

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

    • The Similarities Between the Japanese Spitz and the Papillon

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

  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Papillon do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Papillon do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Papillon are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Papillon are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Papillon 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 Papillon do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Papillon adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Papillon are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Papillon are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Papillon get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Papillon are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Papillon are very easy to train.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Papillon are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Papillon are very playful.

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

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

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

    On the other hand, Papillons weigh 4 to 9 pounds when fully grown. Papillons are 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Japanese Spitz versus Papillon

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

    The lifespan of Papillons is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Papillons is 14.0 years.

    Papillons live longer than Japanese Spitzs.

    Japanese Spitz versus Papillon

    Price of Japanese Spitz versus Price of Papillon

    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 Papillon puppy is $1800. The price of the Papillon typically ranges from $1400 – $2000. However, the price of the Papillon can be as low as $700 and as high as $3500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 108 Papillon puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Papillon is more expensive than the Japanese Spitz.

    Japanese Spitz Papillon
    Average Price $1600 $1800
    Price Range $1500 to $2000 $1400 to $2000

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Japanese Spitz and Papillon. For different price points, the charts show how many Japanese Spitz puppies or how many Papillon 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 Papillons

    A breakdown of the prices of Papillons

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

    Japanese Spitz versus Papillon

    Tolerates Being Alone: Japanese Spitz versus Papillon

    Japanese Spitzs do not like to be left alone.

    Papillons do not like to be left alone.

    Do Japanese Spitzs shed more than Papillons?

    Japanese Spitzs shed moderately.

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

    Which one drools more, the Japanese Spitz or the Papillon

    Japanese Spitzs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Papillons do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

    Japanese Spitzs are very easy to groom.

    Papillons are moderately easy to groom.

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

    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.

    Papillons 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 Japanese Spitzs Bark and Howl? What about Papillons?

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

    Papillons are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

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

    Japanese Spitzs can very well tolerate cold weather.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Japanese Spitz vs. Papillon

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

    Papillons 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 Papillons Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Papillons can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Japanese Spitzs get along very well with other dogs.

    Papillons get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Japanese Spitzs good family dogs? What about Papillons?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Japanese Spitzs and Papillons?

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

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

    Is the Japanese Spitz Easier to Train than the Papillon?

    Japanese Spitzs are very easy to train.

    Papillons are very easy to train.

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

    Japanese Spitzs adapt very well to apartment living.

    Papillons adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Japanese Spitzs are very good for new dog owners.

    Papillons are very good 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 Papillon vs Bergamasco Sheepdog.
  • Bordoodle (81 percent match with Japanese Spitz). Here is our comparison of the Papillon vs Bordoodle.
  • Dutch Shepherd (79 percent match with Japanese Spitz). Here is our comparison of the Papillon vs Dutch Shepherd.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Papillon

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

  • Bichon Frise (78 percent match with Papillon). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Spitz vs Bichon Frise.
  • Cavachon (78 percent match with Papillon). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Spitz vs Cavachon.
  • Havanese (79 percent match with Papillon). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Spitz vs Havanese.
  • Papipoo (86 percent match with Papillon). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Spitz vs Papipoo.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Japanese Spitz Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Japanese Spitz versus Great Dane     Japanese Spitz versus Toy Poodle     Japanese Spitz versus Portuguese Water Dog     Japanese Spitz versus American Bulldog     Japanese Spitz versus Shihpoo     Japanese Spitz versus Vizsla     Japanese Spitz versus Portuguese Water Dog     Japanese Spitz versus Basset Hound     Japanese Spitz versus Kuvasz     Japanese Spitz versus Brittany     Japanese Spitz versus Standard Schnauzer     Japanese Spitz versus Border Terrier     Japanese Spitz versus Rottweiler     Japanese Spitz versus Lowchen     Japanese Spitz versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Japanese Spitz versus Black and Tan Coonhound     Japanese Spitz versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Japanese Spitz versus Clumber Spaniel     Japanese Spitz versus Irish Wolfhound     Japanese Spitz versus Collie     Japanese Spitz versus Carolina Dog     Japanese Spitz versus Shiba Inu     Japanese Spitz versus Portuguese Pointer     Japanese Spitz versus Kuvasz     Japanese Spitz versus Bullmastiff     

    Papillon Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Papillon versus Toy Poodle     Papillon versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Papillon versus Bluetick Coonhound     Papillon versus Irish Water Spaniel     Papillon versus Bernedoodle     Papillon versus Azawakh     Papillon versus Boxerdoodle     Papillon versus Sealyham Terrier     Papillon versus Ibizan Hound     Papillon versus Pomeranian     Papillon versus Black and Tan Coonhound     Papillon versus Ibizan Hound     Papillon versus Bullmastiff     Papillon versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Papillon versus Redbone Coonhound     Papillon versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Papillon versus Peek A Poo     Papillon versus Keeshond     Papillon versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Papillon versus Portuguese Pointer     Papillon versus Bulldog     Papillon versus Karelian Bear Dog     Papillon versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Papillon versus Boykin Spaniel     Papillon versus American Pit Bull Terrier     

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