Japanese Spitz versus Shiloh Shepherd. Final Verdict on Which one is a Better Pet.

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Japanese Spitz Versus Shiloh Shepherd: Introduction

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

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

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 Shiloh Shepherd.

Japanese Spitz versus Shiloh Shepherd: Overview

A very important difference between the Japanese Spitz and the Shiloh Shepherd is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Japanese Spitz is a small-sized dog while the Shiloh Shepherd is a giant-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 Shiloh Shepherd belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

Japanese Spitz versus Shiloh Shepherd: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Japanese Spitz to the Shiloh Shepherd 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 Shiloh Shepherd

Factor Japanese Spitz Shiloh Shepherd
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Height 10 to 16 inches 26 to 30 inches
Life Span 10 to 16 years 9 to 14 years
Weight 11 to 20 pounds 80 to 130 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
General Health 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 5/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 11.5 years
Average Price $1600 No Data
Price Range $1500 – $2000 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Hip Dysplasia
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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 Shiloh Shepherd. 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 Shiloh Shepherd is 82 out of 125.

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

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

  • Japanese Spitzs are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Shiloh Shepherds are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Japanese Spitzs adapt well to apartment living. However, Shiloh Shepherds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    • The Similarities Between the Japanese Spitz and the Shiloh Shepherd

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

  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Shiloh Shepherd do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Shiloh Shepherd have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Shiloh Shepherd 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 Shiloh Shepherd can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Shiloh Shepherd are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Shiloh Shepherd get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Shiloh Shepherd are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Shiloh Shepherd are very easy to train.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Shiloh Shepherd are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Shiloh Shepherd are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Shiloh Shepherd are very playful.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Shiloh Shepherd get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Japanese Spitz versus Shiloh Shepherd

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

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

    On the other hand, Shiloh Shepherds weigh 80 to 130 pounds when fully grown. Shiloh Shepherds are 26 to 30 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Japanese Spitz versus Shiloh Shepherd

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

    The lifespan of Shiloh Shepherds is between 9 to 14 years . The average lifespan of Shiloh Shepherds is 11.5 years.

    Japanese Spitzs live longer than Shiloh Shepherds.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Japanese Spitz versus Shiloh Shepherd

    Japanese Spitzs do not like to be left alone.

    Shiloh Shepherds do not like to be left alone.

    Do Japanese Spitzs shed more than Shiloh Shepherds?

    Japanese Spitzs shed moderately.

    Shiloh Shepherds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Japanese Spitz or the Shiloh Shepherd

    Japanese Spitzs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Shiloh Shepherds drool moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Japanese Spitz or the Shiloh Shepherd?

    Japanese Spitzs are very easy to groom.

    Shiloh Shepherds are very easy to groom.

    Does the Japanese Spitz Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Shiloh Shepherd?

    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.

    Shiloh Shepherds 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 Japanese Spitzs Bark and Howl? What about Shiloh Shepherds?

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

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

    Can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Shiloh Shepherds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Japanese Spitzs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Shiloh Shepherds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Japanese Spitz vs. Shiloh Shepherd

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

    Shiloh Shepherds have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Shiloh Shepherds Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Shiloh Shepherds can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Japanese Spitzs get along very well with other dogs.

    Shiloh Shepherds get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Japanese Spitzs good family dogs? What about Shiloh Shepherds?

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

    Shiloh Shepherds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Japanese Spitzs and Shiloh Shepherds?

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

    Shiloh Shepherds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Japanese Spitz Easier to Train than the Shiloh Shepherd?

    Japanese Spitzs are very easy to train.

    Shiloh Shepherds are very easy to train.

    Is the Japanese Spitz Better for Apartment Owners than the Shiloh Shepherd?

    Japanese Spitzs adapt very well to apartment living.

    Shiloh Shepherds do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Japanese Spitzs are very good for new dog owners.

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Shiloh Shepherd

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

  • Flat-Coated Retriever (78 percent match with Shiloh Shepherd). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Spitz vs Flat-Coated Retriever.
  • Labrador Retriever (79 percent match with Shiloh Shepherd). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Spitz vs Labrador Retriever.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Japanese Spitz Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Japanese Spitz versus Dogo Argentino     Japanese Spitz versus Cockapoo     Japanese Spitz versus Basset Hound     Japanese Spitz versus Akita Chow     Japanese Spitz versus Schipperke     Japanese Spitz versus German Shepherd Dog     Japanese Spitz versus Akbash     Japanese Spitz versus Finnish Lapphund     Japanese Spitz versus Chinese Crested     Japanese Spitz versus Belgian Sheepdog     Japanese Spitz versus English Springer Spaniel     Japanese Spitz versus Papipoo     Japanese Spitz versus Shihpoo     Japanese Spitz versus Schnoodle     Japanese Spitz versus Affenhuahua     Japanese Spitz versus Australian Shepherd     Japanese Spitz versus Shichon     Japanese Spitz versus Boston Terrier     Japanese Spitz versus Border Collie     Japanese Spitz versus Dachshund     Japanese Spitz versus Weimaraner     Japanese Spitz versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     Japanese Spitz versus Great Pyrenees     Japanese Spitz versus Australian Cattle Dog     Japanese Spitz versus Flat-Coated Retriever     

    Shiloh Shepherd Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Shiloh Shepherd versus Shichon     Shiloh Shepherd versus Bolognese     Shiloh Shepherd versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     Shiloh Shepherd versus Briard     Shiloh Shepherd versus Chow Chow     Shiloh Shepherd versus Australian Cattle Dog     Shiloh Shepherd versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Shiloh Shepherd versus Welsh Terrier     Shiloh Shepherd versus Borzoi     Shiloh Shepherd versus Swedish Vallhund     Shiloh Shepherd versus Japanese Spitz     Shiloh Shepherd versus Hovawart     Shiloh Shepherd versus Bordoodle     Shiloh Shepherd versus Bolognese     Shiloh Shepherd versus Saint Berdoodle     Shiloh Shepherd versus Brittany     Shiloh Shepherd versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Shiloh Shepherd versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever     Shiloh Shepherd versus Swedish Vallhund     Shiloh Shepherd versus Bluetick Coonhound     Shiloh Shepherd versus English Toy Spaniel     Shiloh Shepherd versus Whippet     Shiloh Shepherd versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Shiloh Shepherd versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     Shiloh Shepherd versus Pharaoh Hound     

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