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Name	Volpino Italiano	German Spitz	Finnish Spitz
Origins	Italy	Germany	Finland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Florentine Spitz Italian Spitz Volpino Cane de Quirinale	Deutscher Spitz	Finnish Hunting Dog Finnish Spets Finsk Spets Loulou Finois Suomalainen Pystykorva Suomenpystykorva Barking Bird Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz?	Small	Small Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or German Spitz? Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz weight comparison:	9-14 pounds (4–6 kg)	Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg)	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	11.5 pounds (4–6 kg)	Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	33 pounds (15 kg)
Height Which is taller, Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz? Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz height comparison:	9.5-12 inches (24–30 cm)	Male: 19-23 inches (48-58 cm), Female: 15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	9.8.5 inches (24–30 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$800-$1000	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz?	Average: The Volpino Italiano is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The German Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: German Spitz is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz trainability comparison.	Volpino Italiano dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	German Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz?	Volpino Italiano dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	German Spitz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Volpino Italiano dogs are average defenders. See more.	German Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz? Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Playful Affectionate Lively Watchful	Independent Devoted Lively Attentive Trainable	Playful Independent Happy Intelligent Loyal Vocal
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: German Spitz dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz?	Average to High: Volpino Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: German Spitz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz social needs comparison:	Volpino Italiano dogs are a social breed. See more.	German Spitz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Volpino Italiano dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	German Spitz dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Volpino Italiano dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	German Spitz dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz playfulness comparison:	The Volpino Italiano is a playful breed. See more.	The German Spitz is a playful breed. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz?	Average to High: The Volpino Italiano is a vocal breed. See more.	Average to High: The German Spitz is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Volpino Italiano indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep German Spitz indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Volpino Italiano dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: German Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz?	Volpino Italiano dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Finnish Spitz dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Volpino Italiano bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 German Spitz bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Volpino Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The German Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz mouthiness comparison:	Volpino Italiano dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	German Spitz dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz?	Volpino Italianos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	German Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz health problems comparison:	No data available	Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Dental Problems	Eye Problems Joint Problems Epilepsy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Volpino Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The German Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do Volpino Italiano, German Spitz and Finnish Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Volpino Italiano: 15 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Spitz: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz? Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz energy level comparison:	Volpino Italiano dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	German Spitz dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Volpino Italiano dogs have an average exercise need.	German Spitz dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz?	Volpino Italiano dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	German Spitz dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz?	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Volpino Italiano has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The German Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz coat comparison:	Fluffy	Dense Straight	Dense Thick Double
Colors What are the original Volpino Italiano, German Spitz and Finnish Spitz color?	Black Red White Fawn Champagne Honey	Black White Orange Tricolor	Red Gold
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz? Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz grooming comparison:	Average: The Volpino Italiano requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The German Spitz requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz? Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or {name3 shedding:	Volpino Italiano dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Spitz dogs shed above average. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz?	Medium ⏺ The Volpino Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Volpino Italiano is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Volpino Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.	German Spitz dogs are generally with other pets.	Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz?	Volpino Italiano dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	German Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz?	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz?	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz?	Yes Volpino Italiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Finnish Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Volpino Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Spitz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Volpino Italianos are usually recommended for elderly people.	German Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Volpino Italiano or German Spitz or Finnish Spitz? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz?	Not really Volpino Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Volpino Italiano and German Spitz and Finnish Spitz have?	4-6 puppies	2-4 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Volpino Italiano vs German Spitz vs Finnish Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	American Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club

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