Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Japanese Spitz Versus Papipoo: Introduction
- Japanese Spitz versus Papipoo: Overview
- Japanese Spitz versus Papipoo: Comparison Table
- The Similarities Between the Japanese Spitz and the Papipoo
- Size (Weight and Height) of Japanese Spitz versus Papipoo
- Lifespan of Japanese Spitz versus Papipoo
- Price of Japanese Spitz versus Price of Papipoo
- Tolerates Being Alone: Japanese Spitz versus Papipoo
- Do Japanese Spitzs shed more than Papipoos?
- Which one drools more, the Japanese Spitz or the Papipoo
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Japanese Spitz or the Papipoo?
- Does the Japanese Spitz Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Papipoo?
- Do Japanese Spitzs Bark and Howl? What about Papipoos?
- Can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Papipoos Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Japanese Spitz vs. Papipoo
- Can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Papipoos Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Japanese Spitz or the Papipoo?
- Are Japanese Spitzs good family dogs? What about Papipoos?
- How Kid-friendly are Japanese Spitzs and Papipoos?
- Is the Japanese Spitz Easier to Train than the Papipoo?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Japanese Spitz
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Papipoo
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Japanese Spitz versus Papipoo. Which One is a Better Pet?
Japanese Spitz Versus Papipoo: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Japanese Spitz and the Papipoo? 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 Papipoo 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 Papipoo.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Japanese Spitz and the Papipoo 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 Papipoo. 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 Papipoo.
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 Papipoo.
Japanese Spitz versus Papipoo: Overview
A very important difference between the Japanese Spitz and the Papipoo is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Japanese Spitz is a small-sized dog while the Papipoo 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 Papipoo belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Japanese Spitz versus Papipoo: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Japanese Spitz to the Papipoo 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 Papipoo
Factor | Japanese Spitz | Papipoo |
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Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Height | 10 to 16 inches | 10 to 11 inches |
Life Span | 10 to 16 years | 10 to 14 years |
Weight | 11 to 20 pounds | 6 to 14 pounds |
Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
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 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 5/5 |
General Health | 3/5 | 3/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 1/5 |
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 | 2/5 |
Easy To Train | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
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 | 12.0 years |
Average Price | $1600 | $1500 |
Price Range | $1500 – $2000 | $1500 – $1500 |
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 Papipoo. 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 Papipoo is 87 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Japanese Spitz is a better pet than the Papipoo. 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 Papipoo so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Similarities Between the Japanese Spitz and the Papipoo
The Japanese Spitz and the Papipoo are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Japanese Spitz and the Papipoo are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Japanese Spitz versus Papipoo
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Japanese Spitz and the Papipoo.
Japanese Spitzs weigh 11 to 20 pounds when fully grown. Japanese Spitzs are 10 to 16 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Papipoos weigh 6 to 14 pounds when fully grown. Papipoos are 10 to 11 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Japanese Spitz versus Papipoo
The lifespan of Japanese Spitzs is between 10 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Japanese Spitzs is 13.0 years.
The lifespan of Papipoos is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Papipoos is 12.0 years.
Japanese Spitzs live longer than Papipoos.
Price of Japanese Spitz versus Price of Papipoo
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 Papipoo puppy is $1500. The price of the Papipoo typically ranges from $1500 – $1500. However, the price of the Papipoo can be as low as $1500 and as high as $1500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 1 Papipoo puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Japanese Spitz is more expensive than the Papipoo.
Japanese Spitz | Papipoo | |
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Average Price | $1600 | $1500 |
Price Range | $1500 to $2000 | $1500 to $1500 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Japanese Spitz and Papipoo. For different price points, the charts show how many Japanese Spitz puppies or how many Papipoo puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
![A breakdown of the prices of Japanese Spitzs. The typical price range is shaded Green.](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/japanese-spitz-prices-average-range.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
A breakdown of the prices of Japanese Spitzs. The typical price range is shaded Green.
![A breakdown of the prices of Papipoos](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/papipoo-prices-average-range.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
A breakdown of the prices of Papipoos
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Japanese Spitz puppy or the Papipoo 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 Papipoo
Japanese Spitzs do not like to be left alone.
Papipoos do not like to be left alone.
Do Japanese Spitzs shed more than Papipoos?
Japanese Spitzs shed moderately.
Papipoos do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Japanese Spitz or the Papipoo
Japanese Spitzs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Papipoos do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Japanese Spitz or the Papipoo?
Japanese Spitzs are very easy to groom.
Papipoos require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Japanese Spitz Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Papipoo?
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.
Papipoos have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Do Japanese Spitzs Bark and Howl? What about Papipoos?
Japanese Spitzs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Papipoos are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Papipoos Tolerate Cold Weather?
Japanese Spitzs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Papipoos cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Japanese Spitz vs. Papipoo
Japanese Spitzs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Papipoos 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 Papipoos Tolerate Hot Weather?
Japanese Spitzs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Papipoos can tolerate hot weather.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Japanese Spitz or the Papipoo?
Japanese Spitzs get along very well with other dogs.
Papipoos get along very well with other dogs.
Are Japanese Spitzs good family dogs? What about Papipoos?
Japanese Spitzs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Papipoos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Japanese Spitzs and Papipoos?
Japanese Spitzs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Papipoos get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Is the Japanese Spitz Easier to Train than the Papipoo?
Japanese Spitzs are very easy to train.
Papipoos are very easy to train.
Is the Japanese Spitz Better for Apartment Owners than the Papipoo?
Japanese Spitzs adapt very well to apartment living.
Papipoos adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Japanese Spitz or the Papipoo?
Japanese Spitzs are very good for new dog owners.
Papipoos 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:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Papipoo
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Papipoo 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 Papipoo:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Japanese Spitz and how the Papipoo compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Japanese Spitz and of the Papipoo to other breeds:
Japanese Spitz Versus Other Dog Breeds
Japanese Spitz versus Komondor Japanese Spitz versus Catahoula Leopard Dog Japanese Spitz versus Great Dane Japanese Spitz versus Shih Tzu Japanese Spitz versus Norwegian Buhund Japanese Spitz versus Great Dane Japanese Spitz versus Briard Japanese Spitz versus Australian Kelpie Japanese Spitz versus Black Mouth Cur Japanese Spitz versus Bluetick Coonhound Japanese Spitz versus American Bulldog Japanese Spitz versus English Setter Japanese Spitz versus Giant Schnauzer Japanese Spitz versus Dalmatian Japanese Spitz versus Siberian Husky Japanese Spitz versus Cockalier Japanese Spitz versus English Cocker Spaniel Japanese Spitz versus Puggle Japanese Spitz versus Golden Retriever Japanese Spitz versus Pharaoh Hound Japanese Spitz versus Spinone Italiano Japanese Spitz versus Yorkipoo Japanese Spitz versus Boxer Japanese Spitz versus Bordoodle Japanese Spitz versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Papipoo Versus Other Dog Breeds
Papipoo versus English Cocker Spaniel Papipoo versus Silky Terrier Papipoo versus Chorkie Papipoo versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Papipoo versus Westiepoo Papipoo versus Dutch Shepherd Papipoo versus Bouvier des Flandres Papipoo versus Italian Greyhound Papipoo versus Norwich Terrier Papipoo versus Dogue de Bordeaux Papipoo versus Redbone Coonhound Papipoo versus Biewer Terrier Papipoo versus Keeshond Papipoo versus Black Russian Terrier Papipoo versus Brittany Papipoo versus Pyredoodle Papipoo versus Cockalier Papipoo versus Chorkie Papipoo versus Kai Ken Papipoo versus King Shepherd Papipoo versus English Setter Papipoo versus Boerboel Papipoo versus Cesky Terrier Papipoo versus Pomapoo
Conclusion: Japanese Spitz versus Papipoo. 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 Papipoo better suits you and your family.