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Japanese Spitzes never seem to have a bad day. They are cheery, smiley companions who bring lots of laughs and love wherever they go. These small dogs will let you know when someone’s at your door but are never aggressive. As long as you’re with them, Japanese Spitzes are highly adaptable dogs who do well with most people, pets, and places! Full-grown, they typically weigh 10-25 pounds and stand 12-15 inches tall.

Japanese Spitzs are generally excellent with children of all ages. They are friendly with most other dogs and pets, and these happy-go-lucky pups have the energy to keep up with lively kids and loving patience for little ones. Japanese Spitzes are great apartment dogs and don’t necessarily require a backyard, as long as they are getting daily walks. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Japanese Spitzes are lively dogs, but do not require a great deal of exercise to be happy. They do, however, love learning new tricks and games. They catch on easily and like to show off for some well-deserved attention. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

As the owner of one of these sweet dogs, you might consider buying all white furniture. Japanese Spitzes are soft, cuddly dogs known to shed. On the other hand, they are exceptionally clean and brushing every few days will reduce hair left behind on the couch. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Japanese Spitzs are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Japanese Spitzes are great apartment dogs and don’t necessarily require a backyard, as long as they are getting daily walks. If they are let outside, be sure it is a secure space. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.

The Toy Poodles are a springy breed, bursting with energy and playfulness. They are obedient, smart, and sensitive and have a knack for finding trouble. Full-grown, they typically weigh 4-6 pounds and stand 9-10 inches tall.

Toy Poodles are generally excellent with children of all ages. They are good with children, since they love to play and have an abundance of energy, but care should be taken with smaller children so there is no rough play. They make great watchdogs, so intruders will likely think twice before entering your home uninvited. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

A toy poodle typically needs around 30 minutes to 1 hour of exercise per day, which can be achieved through short walks, playtime with interactive toys, and indoor activities, ensuring to avoid strenuous exercises that could strain their small joints; aim for shorter walks and prioritize mental stimulation due to their active and intelligent nature. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Toy Poodle’s frizzy, wooly coat does not shed, making them ideal pets for people with allergies, so you can put away the Benedryl. They do require regular grooming and if not shaven carefully, can get rashes or skin irritations. Occasional grooming with a professional groomer will keep your Toy Poodle looking and feeling great. Grooming-wise, this breed is fairly high-maintenance. Toy Poodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Toy Poodles are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Toy Poodles are an indoor breed and do well in apartment life. They make great watchdogs, so intruders will likely think twice before entering your home uninvited. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.