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German Spitz Small Champions
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Pronunciation:
jur-muhn spits smawl
Breed Description:
The German Spitz Small breed of dog is a toy sized breed that has fox like features with a small muzzle and triangular shaped ears that are set high on their head. They have a curved tail that is set fairly high on the rump and curls up over their back. The body is should consist of a lean torso and long skinny legs that taper down to tiny feet. The coat is short on the head but the rest of the body has a long coat that is very thick. The coat can be found in black, orange, white, wolf gray and brown.
Temperament:
The German Spitz Small breed of dog is an active breed that is happy, alert and eager to please their family. They are an excellent family dog and really thrive when they receive the attention of their owners. They are usually very easy to train since they are eager to please, however, they do require consistent rules. The German Spitz Small can be very exuberant and love to jump up and stand on their hind legs. They make excellent watchdogs but they do need to be trained not to bark.
Height:
The average height of a German Spitz Small is 9 to 11 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of a German Spitz Small is 18 to 22 pounds.
Health Problems:
The German Spitz Small breed of dog has no known health problems.
Living Conditions:
The German Spitz Small breed of dog can live in any type of home including apartments. They should never be kept outdoors.
Exercise:
The German Spitz Small breed of dog does need a fair amount of exercise but like their larger counterpoints, they can adapt to the exercise regime of their owners, whether it is a lot of exercise or a little. Generally, they do require one good walk a day to stay in peak condition and they do not make a good jogging partner.
Life Expectancy:
14 to 15 years
Grooming:
The German Spitz Small breed of dog has a thick coat that requires regular grooming to keep it in top condition. On average, you should be grooming your German Spitz Small every other day and more frequently during high shedding times. The coat does mat easily so both an undercoat brush and a top coat brush is necessary at each grooming session. Bathing should be done only when the dog needs it but you can expect to bath your dog about once per month.
Origin:
The German Spitz Small breed of dog is an old breed of dog that can be traced back to the early 1400's. In addition, the breed is believed to be the descendant of a Nordic Herding dog that arrived in Europe when the Vikings plundered coastal towns. The breed can be found in four sizes, although the Giant and Toy are more commonly seen. Despite being a favorite of Queen Victoria at one time, the breed has fallen out of popularity and has become a rare breed of dog. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
