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| Weight |
Giant: 38.5-40 lbs, Standard:
23-41 lbs, Toy: 18-22 lbs |
| Height |
Giant: 16" to 17",
Standard: 11.5" to 14:, Toy: 9" to 11" |
| Colors |
All come in white, brown or black,
but the standard and toy also come in a variety of other colors |
| Coat |
Dense double coat. |
| Origin |
Originating in Germany, the German
Spitz are descendants of the ancient spitzes that are considered to be
the oldest dog breed in Central Europe. They are also known as Grossspitz
(Giant Spitz), Mittelpitz (Standard Spitz) and Kleinspitz (Toy Spitz).
The Giant Spitz and Toy Spitz were used for companionship and the Standard
Spitz was considered more of a farm dog. They Toy Spitz is most commonly
referred to as the Pomeranian. |
| Description |
This happy, energetic breed loves
attention. They want companionship all the time and are not meant to be
left home alone for long periods of time. They can be stubborn, so early
training is recommended. They can get along with other dogs and pets,
but the don't like to share the spot light and attention. They are recommended
more for homes with older, well behaved children or homes with no children
because, again, they don't like to share attention and can get snappy
if younger children play to rough with them. They do well as apartment
dogs. They require regular play and exercise, but don't need a large space
or roaming or running. They make excellent watch dogs as they will let
you know when a stranger is around or someone is at the door. This also
means that they have a tendency to bark a lot at unfamiliar noises. |
| Health |
An overall healthy breed. |
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