How tall is a German Spitz?

An adult German Spitz stands about 14 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a German Spitz considered a small dog?

Yes — at 14" / 24 lb, the German Spitz falls into the small-breed size class (shoulder height 11–15"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #172 tallest.

How does a German Spitz compare to a person?

At 14" tall, a German Spitz stands about 22% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

German Spitz Size Compared to a Person

A German Spitz stands 14″ at the shoulder and weighs about 24 lb — that puts it at 22% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #172 by shoulder height and falls into the small-breed size class (Small breeds, 11–15").

German Spitz next to a person at scale — 14-inch shoulder height, 24 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — German Spitz at 14″ / 24 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a German Spitz compares

	German Spitz	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	14″	64″	-50″
Weight	24 lb	135 lb	-111 lb

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About the German Spitz

Browse German Spitz names through German-language connection, visible coat, playful sound and familiar household style. The breed family includes several size varieties, so one naming stereotype cannot represent every dog.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Small size class with shoulder height closest to the German Spitz.

Beagle — 14″ / 25 lb (same height)
Border Terrier — 14″ / 14 lb (same height)
Cockapoo — 14″ / 22 lb (same height)
Italian Greyhound — 14″ / 11 lb (same height)
Jack Russell Terrier — 14″ / 15 lb (same height)
Japanese Spitz — 14″ / 18 lb (same height)
Norwegian Lundehund — 14″ / 17 lb (same height)
Parson Russell Terrier — 14″ / 15 lb (same height)

Frequently asked

How tall is a German Spitz?: An adult German Spitz stands about 14 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a German Spitz considered a small dog?: Yes — at 14" / 24 lb, the German Spitz falls into the small-breed size class (shoulder height 11–15"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #172 tallest.
How does a German Spitz compare to a person?: At 14" tall, a German Spitz stands about 22% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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