Non-Sporting Group - German Spitz

There are many varieties of spitz and, Although it is difficult to pinpoint their origin, they were probably I nought from Scandinavia by the Vikings. Spitz dogs were known as early as 1700 when white specimens Were said to be kept in Pomcrania .iiid black ones in Wurttemberg.

Coat: Soft, woolly undercoat and long, dense, straight outer coat.

Color: All solid color varieties.

Features: A broad head; oval-shape eyes; UTiall, triangular ears; compact body; tail set I HI liigh and carried curled over the body.

Size: Small Height: 9-1 1 in. Standard Height: 1 VA-13 in.

Care: Can adapt to life in the town or country, and needs vigorous daily brushing and an average amount of exercise.

Character: This active, intelligent, and alert dog is independent, yet devotion to its human family is a breed characteristic. If unchecked, it does have a tendency to yap.

The confident German Spitz should never show any sign of nervousness or aggression. Indeed, its buoyancy, independence, and devotion to its human family are the breed characteristics.