Comparison: Italian Volpino and Japanese Spitz

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

Italian Volpino
Photo: Lilly M real name: Małgorzata Miłaszewska, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Japanese Spitz
Photo: Brindis320 , based on a previos image created by Birit, CC BY 2.5, source
Italian VolpinoJapanese Spitz
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originItalyJapan
CategorySmallSmall
Recognition features
  • Small compact spitz with a long, straight, stand-off coat
  • Abundant ruff and very long-haired tail carried over the back
  • Bright white or red coat; strong guarding instinct
  • Profuse pure white coat with a frill and feathered tail over the back
  • Pointed muzzle and triangular pricked ears
  • Intelligent, cheerful and not noisy
Coat–Straight stand-off outer coat, short soft dense undercoat; pure white.
PurposeSmall Italian spitz used as guard and companion; prized by both nobles and commoners.Pure white companion spitz developed in Japan in the 20th century.

Breed page: Italian Volpino · Breed page: Japanese Spitz

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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.