Comparison: Japanese Spitz and Pomeranian

Japanese Spitz and Pomeranian are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Japanese Spitz
Photo: Brindis320 , based on a previos image created by Birit, CC BY 2.5, source
Pomeranian
Photo: daveynin, CC BY 2.0, source
Japanese SpitzPomeranian
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originJapanGermany
CategorySmallVery small (toy)
Height at withers–18–22 cm
Weight–1.9–3.5 kg
Life span–12–16 years
Recognition features
  • Profuse pure white coat with a frill and feathered tail over the back
  • Pointed muzzle and triangular pricked ears
  • Intelligent, cheerful and not noisy
  • Plush coat with a ruff and plumed tail
  • Fox-like head and small erect ears
  • Weighs 1.9-3.5 kg
CoatStraight stand-off outer coat, short soft dense undercoat; pure white.Long, straight outer coat with a dense undercoat.
PurposePure white companion spitz developed in Japan in the 20th century.The smallest German spitz, miniaturised in 19th-century England as a lap dog.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.