Newfoundland has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

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

Cheerful
Intelligent
Social
Gentle
Courageous
Loyal
Sweet

Happy
Intelligent
Playful
Independent
Loyal
Vocal

Newfoundlands shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Finnish Spitzs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Choose a Newfoundland if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Finnish Spitzs are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Canada

Finland

tibetan mastiff

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

1700s

ancient times

Working (AKC:1886)
Guardian Dog (UKC)

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

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Cream
Pied
Brindle

Red

Newfoundlands have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Finnish Spitzs have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Newfoundland can have a litter of 9-12 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.

Newfoundlands are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

The Newfoundland breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Finnish Spitzs typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Newfoundlands are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Finnish Spitzs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Newfoundlands need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Finnish Spitzs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Newfoundlands have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Finnish Spitzs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Newfoundland excessively drools, consider a different breed if not appealing.

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

Newfoundland 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.

Newfoundland dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

While Finnish Spitz dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Newfoundlands 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 Newfoundland, it's at least 15 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 Newfoundlands 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.

Newfoundlands have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Finnish Spitz requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 130-150 pound (59 - 68 kg) Newfoundland feed 4 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 Newfoundland is somewhere $4.20 - $4.80 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Newfoundland is between $126 - $143. This makes an average of $1512 - $1716 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.

Newfoundland is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Finnish Spitzs have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Newfoundlands are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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.

Newfoundlands 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.

Newfoundlands are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Finnish Spitzs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Newfoundlands are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Newfoundlands are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Newfoundlands have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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