A Detailed Comparison of the Japanese Spitz and the Siberian Husky.

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Japanese Spitz Versus Siberian Husky: Introduction

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

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

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 Siberian Husky.

Japanese Spitz versus Siberian Husky

Japanese Spitz versus Siberian Husky: Overview

A very important difference between the Japanese Spitz and the Siberian Husky is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Japanese Spitz is a small-sized dog while the Siberian Husky is a medium-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 Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Husky: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Japanese Spitz to the Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Husky

Factor Japanese Spitz Siberian Husky
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Height 10 to 16 inches 20 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 10 to 16 years 12 to 15 years
Weight 11 to 20 pounds 35 to 60 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 3/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 2/5
Easy To Train 4/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1600 $1080
Price Range $1500 – $2000 $700 – $1250
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Eye Examination- min age 12 months
  • 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 Siberian Husky. 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 Siberian Husky is 71 out of 125.

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

    Japanese Spitz versus Siberian Husky

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Japanese Spitz and the Siberian Husky

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

  • Japanese Spitzs are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Siberian Huskys are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Japanese Spitzs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Siberian Huskys have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Japanese Spitzs are good for new dog owners. However, Siberian Huskys are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    • The Similarities Between the Japanese Spitz and the Siberian Husky

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

  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Siberian Husky do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Siberian Husky are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Siberian Husky have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Siberian Husky do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Siberian Husky can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Siberian Husky are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Siberian Husky get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Siberian Husky are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Siberian Husky are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Siberian Husky are very playful.
  • Both the Japanese Spitz and the Siberian Husky get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Japanese Spitz versus Siberian Husky

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

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

    On the other hand, Siberian Huskys weigh 35 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Siberian Huskys are 20 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Japanese Spitz versus Siberian Husky

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

    The lifespan of Siberian Huskys is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Siberian Huskys is 13.5 years.

    Siberian Huskys live longer than Japanese Spitzs.

    Japanese Spitz versus Siberian Husky

    Price of Japanese Spitz versus Price of Siberian Husky

    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 Siberian Husky puppy is $1080. The price of the Siberian Husky typically ranges from $700 – $1250. However, the price of the Siberian Husky can be as low as $100 and as high as $5000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 1036 Siberian Husky puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Japanese Spitz is more expensive than the Siberian Husky.

    Japanese Spitz Siberian Husky
    Average Price $1600 $1080
    Price Range $1500 to $2000 $700 to $1250

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Siberian Huskys

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

    Tolerates Being Alone: Japanese Spitz versus Siberian Husky

    Japanese Spitzs do not like to be left alone.

    Siberian Huskys do not like to be left alone.

    Do Japanese Spitzs shed more than Siberian Huskys?

    Japanese Spitzs shed moderately.

    Siberian Huskys shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Japanese Spitz or the Siberian Husky

    Japanese Spitzs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Siberian Huskys drool moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Japanese Spitz or the Siberian Husky?

    Japanese Spitzs are very easy to groom.

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

    Does the Japanese Spitz Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Siberian Husky?

    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.

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

    Do Japanese Spitzs Bark and Howl? What about Siberian Huskys?

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

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

    Can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Siberian Huskys Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Japanese Spitzs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Siberian Huskys can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Japanese Spitz vs. Siberian Husky

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

    Siberian Huskys have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Siberian Huskys Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Siberian Huskys 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 Siberian Husky?

    Japanese Spitzs get along very well with other dogs.

    Siberian Huskys get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Japanese Spitzs good family dogs? What about Siberian Huskys?

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

    Siberian Huskys are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Japanese Spitzs and Siberian Huskys?

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

    Siberian Huskys get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Japanese Spitz Easier to Train than the Siberian Husky?

    Japanese Spitzs are very easy to train.

    Siberian Huskys are not easy to train.

    Is the Japanese Spitz Better for Apartment Owners than the Siberian Husky?

    Japanese Spitzs adapt very well to apartment living.

    Siberian Huskys do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Japanese Spitzs are very good for new dog owners.

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Siberian Husky

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

  • Samoyed (75 percent match with Siberian Husky). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Spitz vs Samoyed.
  • Bloodhound (75 percent match with Siberian Husky). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Spitz vs Bloodhound.
  • Finnish Spitz (78 percent match with Siberian Husky). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Spitz vs Finnish Spitz.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Japanese Spitz Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Japanese Spitz versus Carolina Dog     Japanese Spitz versus Biewer Terrier     Japanese Spitz versus Australian Shepherd     Japanese Spitz versus Belgian Tervuren     Japanese Spitz versus Pyredoodle     Japanese Spitz versus Black and Tan Coonhound     Japanese Spitz versus Boxer     Japanese Spitz versus Chi-Poo     Japanese Spitz versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Japanese Spitz versus Whoodle     Japanese Spitz versus Sussex Spaniel     Japanese Spitz versus Rottweiler     Japanese Spitz versus Greyhound     Japanese Spitz versus Newfoundland     Japanese Spitz versus Chihuahua     Japanese Spitz versus Westiepoo     Japanese Spitz versus Greyhound     Japanese Spitz versus English Springer Spaniel     Japanese Spitz versus Cavapoo     Japanese Spitz versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Japanese Spitz versus Finnish Spitz     Japanese Spitz versus German Wirehaired Pointer     Japanese Spitz versus Lakeland Terrier     Japanese Spitz versus Dogo Argentino     Japanese Spitz versus Australian Shepherd     

    Siberian Husky Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Siberian Husky versus German Shepherd Dog     Siberian Husky versus Irish Setter     Siberian Husky versus Finnish Spitz     Siberian Husky versus Kooikerhondje     Siberian Husky versus Cane Corso     Siberian Husky versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Siberian Husky versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Siberian Husky versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Siberian Husky versus Irish Terrier     Siberian Husky versus Portuguese Pointer     Siberian Husky versus Black Russian Terrier     Siberian Husky versus Sussex Spaniel     Siberian Husky versus Shihpoo     Siberian Husky versus Chihuahua     Siberian Husky versus Maltese     Siberian Husky versus Cocker Spaniel     Siberian Husky versus Curly-Coated Retriever     Siberian Husky versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Siberian Husky versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Siberian Husky versus Affenpinscher     Siberian Husky versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     Siberian Husky versus Saint Berdoodle     Siberian Husky versus Samoyed     Siberian Husky versus Brussels Griffon     Siberian Husky versus Saluki     

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