German Spitz

The Small German Spitz is the small variety of the Great German Spitz (Gross-spitz). The only difference between the types is in size; characterisitcs and conformation are the same.

This is a happy, extremely intelligent little dog. It makes an excellent companion, does not need a great deal of exercise and adapts well to life in town or country. It usually loves its owners deeply, but does not care much for strangers. Perhaps its only drawback is that it rather likes the sound of its own voice,

Origin and history

It is difficult to pinpoint the origin of this variety of Spitz, for the prehistoric remains of such types have been found throughout Asia and the Pacific, and drawings of similar dogs were found among the remains of the ancient Pharaohs There are a number of Spitz varieties, all of which are very similar in character and type.

German Spitz Puppies

Good points

Adaptable to town or country
Beautiful
Excellent guard
Loyal companion

Take heed

Likes to bark
Suspicious of strangers

Size

Height: 11in (28cm) maximum at withers; weight not more than 7Y21b (3.4kg). (The Gross-spitz stands about 15%in/40cm high.)

Exercise

Despite its ability tQ cover immense areas at speed, the Spitz does not require a great deal of exercise; members of this variety can live quite happily in a small town house.

German Spitz Feeding & Grooming

Grooming

Vigorous frequent brushing is necessary if you don't wish to be vacuuming your carpet all the time.

Feeding

Recommended would be 70z (198g) of a branded, meaty product, with biscuit added in equal part by volume, or 1 cup of a dry food, complete diet, mixed in the proportion of 1 cup to V2 cup of hot or cold water.