Golden Retriever tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Finnish Spitz has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Confident
Intelligent
Reliable
Friendly
Kind
Trustworthy

Happy
Intelligent
Playful
Independent
Loyal
Vocal

Retriever

northern spitz

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

American Kennel Club
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club

1800s

ancient times

Sporting (AKC:1925)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Non Sporting (AKC:1988)
Northern Breeds (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Cream

Red

Golden Retrievers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Finnish Spitzs have medium-length coats.

A Golden Retriever can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Finnish Spitz can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Golden Retrievers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Finnish Spitzs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Golden Retriever has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Finnish Spitz has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Golden Retriever drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Finnish Spitz minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Golden Retriever dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Finnish Spitz dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Golden Retrievers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Finnish Spitzs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Retriever, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Finnish Spitz, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Retrievers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Finnish Spitzs usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-75 pound (29 - 34 kg) Golden Retriever feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 25-33 pound (11 - 15 kg) Finnish Spitz feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Golden Retriever is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Finnish Spitz is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Retriever is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Finnish Spitz is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Golden Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Finnish Spitzs are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Golden Retrievers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Finnish Spitz is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Golden Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Finnish Spitzs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Golden Retrievers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Finnish Spitzs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Golden Retrievers are highly friendly around strangers.

Finnish Spitzs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Golden Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Finnish Spitzs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.