German Spitz

Life Span-13 to 14 years

Availability-Easy to get

About German Spitz:
It is very easy to confuse this breed for a Pomeranian. In fact there are many people who will still think that any white and small dog is a Pomeranian. This is a wrong notion though, not all white, small and furry dogs are Poms. Most of the dogs that you see around you are Spitzes. There are many varieties of Spitz as well but in this write up we will discuss the German Spitz.

German Spitzes are easy to train, a little persistence will ensure basic training. This is an alert and loyal dog that makes them easy to train. Training may be easy but remember that grooming your pet will be a time consuming effort, you have to ensure that the coat is brushed regularly to keep it tangle free all times.

The best way to know about the lineage of your pet is to start from the beginning. This breed has been present in Germany for a long time but it was not until the 1970s that this breed was introduced to the outside world. Scandinavia and Great Britain were the first countries to recognize this breed. After this the German Spitzes spread rapidly across the world soon.


The German Spitz, it is believed, is the direct descendent of various Nordic herding dogs such as the Samoyed and the Lapphund. They came to Europe with the Vikings. In fact there is German literature that refers to Spitz somewhere around 1450 as well. It is hard to believe that the robust house pet was once as a farm worker.

The Spitz is one of the perfect breeds to be kept in an apartment; they are pretty active indoors and will prosper well even without a yard. This is an active breed and will love the regular outings and exercise so if you want company for your walks then this may just be the perfect breed for you.

Visits to Groomer-High

Drooling-No

Bath-Regular

Tolerance to heat-Get a heatstroke

Tolerance to cold- loves snow

Exercise Requirement-Little Lots

Under Coat-Yes

Colour-White/Orange/Black/Mix

Coat Type-Dense and harsh

Hair Length- Flowing

Hair Density- Dense

German Spitzes are generally a healthy breed but you have to remember when getting a puppy home that almost all and every breed has a chance of developing genetic disorders and they can also contract any of the common diseases.

Luxating Patella


Kneecap

Eye infections

Training & Intelligence
German Spitzs are a very playful breed that is alert and intelligent. They are obedient and love to please their owners or family. This makes the training process a little easy. The owner just has to be consistent and make good training programs and in a few months you can have the perfect trained dog in your house.

Your Spitz can bark constantly at all times, so you will have to train her from an early age to not bark, this can be easily achieved by regular training. The high intelligence level of the Spitz helps them to excel in various obedience training programs. They are very quick learners and want to participate in various games.

Temperament
The German Spitz is the perfect family dog, they love to be in the company of their human counterparts and will thrive when around people. Their even temperament makes them the perfect pets for the family. This is an intelligent breed and is easy to train. One of the prime reasons is their want to please their owners.

German Spitzes enjoy and love to participate in various agility training such as chasing the ball. They are great with children and generally do not snap, though you have to remember one thing that the young children in the household have to be taught to behave around a dog as they might accidentally irritate or hurt him or her.

Breeding
Litter Size-2 to 4 puppies (approximately)

Complication in Breeding-No

Procreation
A dog takes around 18 months to reach his or her full height and structure. It is advisable to breed your dogs after at least two years of age. If you are a first timer at breeding then taking a vet's help is advisable. You just sit back and enjoy the company of three adorable little puppies, an average litter size of the breed.