German Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund
German Spitz
The German Spitz is known for its lively and bright nature.
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Swedish Vallhund
The Swedish Vallhund is a lively and intelligent dog with a friendly and outgoing personality.
View profile→| Attribute | German Spitz | Swedish Vallhund |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Small | Small |
| Height | 18 - 55 cm | 29 - 35 cm |
| Weight | 14 kg | 13 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 14 years | 14 years |
| FCI Group | Spitz and Primitive Types | Spitz and Primitive Types |
| Grooming | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Energy Level | High | Very high |
| Trainability | Low | High |
| Child Friendly | Medium | Medium |
| Character | The German Spitz is known for its lively and bright nature. | The Swedish Vallhund is a lively and intelligent dog with a friendly and outgoing personality. |
Comparison
German Spitz
Swedish Vallhund
Summary
The German Spitz is a small dog (14 kg) with a life expectancy of 14 years. The Swedish Vallhund is small (13 kg) and lives 14 years. For grooming, the German Spitz rates medium, the Swedish Vallhund low. The German Spitz scores medium for child-friendliness, the Swedish Vallhund medium. For beginners, the Swedish Vallhund is the better choice. The German Spitz is lower-maintenance overall.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Swedish Vallhund has high trainability with very high energy
Swedish VallhundFor Families
Both breeds are comparable
For Active People
Swedish Vallhund has very high energy level
Swedish VallhundLow Maintenance
Swedish Vallhund: grooming low, shedding medium
Swedish VallhundFor Apartments
German Spitz is small with high energy
German SpitzFrequently Asked Questions
The German Spitz is a small dog (14 kg) with high energy. The Swedish Vallhund is small (13 kg) with very high energy. The German Spitz lives 14 years, the Swedish Vallhund 14 years.