Non-Sporting Group - Japanese Spitz

The Japanese Spitz shares ancestry with the Nordic Spitz and is also closely related to the German Spitz. It is a family favorite in Japan.

Coat: Straight, dense, stand-off outer coat; thick, short, dense undercoat.

Color: Pure white.

Features: Medium-size head; dark eyes; small triangular cars standing erect; broad, deep chest; tail set on high and carried curled over back.

Size: Height at shoulders: dogs 12-14 in; bitches slightly smaller.Average weight: 13 lb.

Care: Requires daily brushing and enjoys a fair amount of exercise.

Character: Loyal to its owners but distrustful of strangers, this beautiful Spitz is alert, intelligent, lively, and bold. It makes a fine small guard.