Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Japanese Spitz Versus Spinone Italiano: Introduction
- Japanese Spitz versus Spinone Italiano: Overview
- Japanese Spitz versus Spinone Italiano: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Japanese Spitz and the Spinone Italiano
- The Similarities Between the Japanese Spitz and the Spinone Italiano
- Size (Weight and Height) of Japanese Spitz versus Spinone Italiano
- Lifespan of Japanese Spitz versus Spinone Italiano
- Price of Japanese Spitz versus Price of Spinone Italiano
- Tolerates Being Alone: Japanese Spitz versus Spinone Italiano
- Do Japanese Spitzs shed more than Spinone Italianos?
- Which one drools more, the Japanese Spitz or the Spinone Italiano
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Japanese Spitz or the Spinone Italiano?
- Does the Japanese Spitz Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Spinone Italiano?
- Do Japanese Spitzs Bark and Howl? What about Spinone Italianos?
- Can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Japanese Spitz vs. Spinone Italiano
- Can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Japanese Spitz or the Spinone Italiano?
- Are Japanese Spitzs good family dogs? What about Spinone Italianos?
- How Kid-friendly are Japanese Spitzs and Spinone Italianos?
- Is the Japanese Spitz Easier to Train than the Spinone Italiano?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Japanese Spitz
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Spinone Italiano
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Japanese Spitz versus Spinone Italiano. Which One is a Better Pet?
Japanese Spitz Versus Spinone Italiano: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Japanese Spitz and the Spinone Italiano? 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 Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Japanese Spitz and the Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano. 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 Spinone Italiano.
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 Spinone Italiano.
Japanese Spitz versus Spinone Italiano: Overview
A very important difference between the Japanese Spitz and the Spinone Italiano is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Japanese Spitz is a small-sized dog while the Spinone Italiano is a large-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 Spinone Italiano belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
Japanese Spitz versus Spinone Italiano: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Japanese Spitz to the Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano
Factor | Japanese Spitz | Spinone Italiano |
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Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Height | 10 to 16 inches | 22 to 28 inches |
Life Span | 10 to 16 years | 10 to 14 years |
Weight | 11 to 20 pounds | 61 to 86 pounds |
Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 5/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Easygoing | 3/5 | 1/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
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 | 4/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
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 | 4/5 |
Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 12.0 years |
Average Price | $1600 | $1180 |
Price Range | $1500 – $2000 | $1000 – $1000 |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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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 Spinone Italiano. 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 Spinone Italiano is 86 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Japanese Spitz is a better pet than the Spinone Italiano. 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 Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano
Below is a list of where the Japanese Spitz and the Spinone Italiano are most different:
The Similarities Between the Japanese Spitz and the Spinone Italiano
The Japanese Spitz and the Spinone Italiano are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Japanese Spitz and the Spinone Italiano are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Japanese Spitz versus Spinone Italiano
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Japanese Spitz and the Spinone Italiano.
Japanese Spitzs weigh 11 to 20 pounds when fully grown. Japanese Spitzs are 10 to 16 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Spinone Italianos weigh 61 to 86 pounds when fully grown. Spinone Italianos are 22 to 28 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Japanese Spitz versus Spinone Italiano
The lifespan of Japanese Spitzs is between 10 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Japanese Spitzs is 13.0 years.
The lifespan of Spinone Italianos is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Spinone Italianos is 12.0 years.
Japanese Spitzs live longer than Spinone Italianos.
Price of Japanese Spitz versus Price of Spinone Italiano
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 Spinone Italiano puppy is $1180. The price of the Spinone Italiano typically ranges from $1000 – $1000. However, the price of the Spinone Italiano can be as low as $1000 and as high as $3000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 30 Spinone Italiano puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Japanese Spitz is more expensive than the Spinone Italiano.
Japanese Spitz | Spinone Italiano | |
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Average Price | $1600 | $1180 |
Price Range | $1500 to $2000 | $1000 to $1000 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Japanese Spitz and Spinone Italiano. For different price points, the charts show how many Japanese Spitz puppies or how many Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italianos](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/spinone-italiano-prices-average-range.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
A breakdown of the prices of Spinone Italianos
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Japanese Spitz puppy or the Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano
Japanese Spitzs do not like to be left alone.
Spinone Italianos do not like to be left alone.
Do Japanese Spitzs shed more than Spinone Italianos?
Japanese Spitzs shed moderately.
Spinone Italianos shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Japanese Spitz or the Spinone Italiano
Japanese Spitzs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Spinone Italianos have a very high tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Japanese Spitz or the Spinone Italiano?
Japanese Spitzs are very easy to groom.
Spinone Italianos require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Japanese Spitz Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Spinone Italiano?
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.
Spinone Italianos 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 Spinone Italianos?
Japanese Spitzs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Spinone Italianos are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Cold Weather?
Japanese Spitzs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Spinone Italianos can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Japanese Spitz vs. Spinone Italiano
Japanese Spitzs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Spinone Italianos 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 Spinone Italianos Tolerate Hot Weather?
Japanese Spitzs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Spinone Italianos 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 Spinone Italiano?
Japanese Spitzs get along very well with other dogs.
Spinone Italianos get along very well with other dogs.
Are Japanese Spitzs good family dogs? What about Spinone Italianos?
Japanese Spitzs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Spinone Italianos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Japanese Spitzs and Spinone Italianos?
Japanese Spitzs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Spinone Italianos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Japanese Spitz Easier to Train than the Spinone Italiano?
Japanese Spitzs are very easy to train.
Spinone Italianos are very easy to train.
Is the Japanese Spitz Better for Apartment Owners than the Spinone Italiano?
Japanese Spitzs adapt very well to apartment living.
Spinone Italianos adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Japanese Spitz or the Spinone Italiano?
Japanese Spitzs are very good for new dog owners.
Spinone Italianos 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 Spinone Italiano
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Japanese Spitz and how the Spinone Italiano compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Japanese Spitz and of the Spinone Italiano to other breeds:
Japanese Spitz Versus Other Dog Breeds
Japanese Spitz versus Bordoodle Japanese Spitz versus Maltese Japanese Spitz versus Shetland Sheepdog Japanese Spitz versus Finnish Lapphund Japanese Spitz versus Australian Cattle Dog Japanese Spitz versus Miniature Pinscher Japanese Spitz versus Tibetan Terrier Japanese Spitz versus Alaskan Klee Kai Japanese Spitz versus Miniature Pinscher Japanese Spitz versus Chinese Shar-Pei Japanese Spitz versus Field Spaniel Japanese Spitz versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Japanese Spitz versus Manchester Terrier Japanese Spitz versus Belgian Sheepdog Japanese Spitz versus Field Spaniel Japanese Spitz versus German Longhaired Pointer Japanese Spitz versus Pug Japanese Spitz versus Aussiedoodle Japanese Spitz versus Bernedoodle Japanese Spitz versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Japanese Spitz versus Shihpoo Japanese Spitz versus Coton de Tulear Japanese Spitz versus French Bulldog Japanese Spitz versus Golden Retriever Japanese Spitz versus Pyrenean Mastiff
Spinone Italiano Versus Other Dog Breeds
Spinone Italiano versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog Spinone Italiano versus American Foxhound Spinone Italiano versus Korean Jindo Dog Spinone Italiano versus French Spaniel Spinone Italiano versus Patterdale Terrier Spinone Italiano versus Black Russian Terrier Spinone Italiano versus Pyrenean Shepherd Spinone Italiano versus Catahoula Bulldog Spinone Italiano versus Skye Terrier Spinone Italiano versus English Setter Spinone Italiano versus Dachshund Spinone Italiano versus Korean Jindo Dog Spinone Italiano versus Saint Bernard Spinone Italiano versus Yorkipoo Spinone Italiano versus Miniature Pinscher Spinone Italiano versus Chinook Spinone Italiano versus Rottweiler Spinone Italiano versus English Setter Spinone Italiano versus Kuvasz Spinone Italiano versus Pyrenean Mastiff Spinone Italiano versus Toy Fox Terrier Spinone Italiano versus Afador Spinone Italiano versus Japanese Chin Spinone Italiano versus Cairn Terrier Spinone Italiano versus Gordon Setter
Conclusion: Japanese Spitz versus Spinone Italiano. 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 Spinone Italiano better suits you and your family.