Xoloitzcuintli vs Japanese Spitz – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Xoloitzcuintli	Japanese Spitz
Origins	Mexico	Japan
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names	Mexican Hairless, Xoloitzcuintli, Xoloitzcuintle, Xoloitzquintle, Xoloescuincle, Xolo, Xolito	Nihon Supittsu
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition	No set	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.
Price	$600-$800	$500-$800

General Appearance - Xoloitzcuintli vs Japanese Spitz

Size	Medium	Small
Weight	15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)	11-20 pounds (5-10 kg)
Avg. Weight	22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)	15.5 pounds (7.5 kg)
Height	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)
Avg. Height	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)

Hair & Care - Xoloitzcuintli vs Japanese Spitz

Coat	Hairless Smooth	Thick
Colors	Black Brindle Brown Gray White	White
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Xoloitzcuintli doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Advanced: The Japanese Spitz requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Xoloitzcuintlis shed none to minimal.	Japanese Spitzs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Xoloitzcuintli vs Japanese Spitz

Temperament	Alert Cheerful Loyal Calm Companionable Protective	Affectionate Proud Intelligent Companionable Playful Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: Japanese Spitz's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Xoloitzcuintlis are quite easy to train.	Japanese Spitzs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Xoloitzcuintlis, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Xoloitzcuintlis don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Japanese Spitzs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Xoloitzcuintlis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Japanese Spitzs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Xoloitzcuintlis need a lot of social interaction.	Japanese Spitzs need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low: The Xoloitzcuintli barks none to minimal.	High: The Japanese Spitz is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Xoloitzcuintlis are average watchdogs.	Japanese Spitzs are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Xoloitzcuintlis are not the best to protect their territory.	Japanese Spitzs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Xoloitzcuintli has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Japanese Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Xoloitzcuintlis have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Japanese Spitzs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Xoloitzcuintli is strong enough to escape from home.	Japanese Spitzs tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Xoloitzcuintlis have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Japanese Spitzs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Xoloitzcuintlis are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitzs are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Xoloitzcuintlis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Japanese Spitzs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Xoloitzcuintlis tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Japanese Spitzs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Xoloitzcuintli vs Japanese Spitz

Stranger Friendly	Xoloitzcuintlis are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitzs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Xoloitzcuintlis are kid-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitzs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Xoloitzcuintlis are very cat-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitzs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Xoloitzcuintlis are very dog-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitzs are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Xoloitzcuintli is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Japanese Spitz is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Xoloitzcuintlis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Japanese Spitzs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Xoloitzcuintlis are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Japanese Spitzs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Xoloitzcuintlis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Japanese Spitzs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Xoloitzcuintli breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Japanese Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Xoloitzcuintli vs Japanese Spitz

Health Issues	Xoloitzcuintlis tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Japanese Spitz is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Acne Dry Skin Skin Irritation	Patellar Luxation Runny Eyes
Life Expectancy	15-18 years	10-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Xoloitzcuintlis have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Japanese Spitzs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Xoloitzcuintlis have an average exercise need.	Japanese Spitzs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Xoloitzcuintlis sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Japanese Spitzs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Japanese Spitz can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Xoloitzcuintli has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Japanese Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Xoloitzcuintli is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Japanese Spitz is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Xoloitzcuintli vs Japanese Spitz

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-7 puppies	1-6 puppies
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