GERMAN SPITZ

Genetic heir of the lake community dogs, which in turn descended from the tundra dogs that lived during the Stone Age, the German spitz is without a doubt the representative of the most ancient breed in Central Europe and originated many other breeds, currently spread throughout the world.

CARACTERÍSTICAS FÍSICAS
As in other spits, its main attractive is the beautiful double coat. The outer coat is long, straight and unattached; the inner coat is abundant tan woolly. Set to the same standards, there are four German spitz variety, told apart for their size and the fur color: the large one, which stands between 46 and 50 cm, can be black, cream or white in solid shades; the medium sized, with a cross height of 34 to 38 cm, adds orange and gray to the mentioned colors; these same colors are presented in small sized dogs from 26 to 29 cm, and the midget, standing at 20 to 22 cm. This dog has a regular sized head, pronouncing in a wedge shape towards the nose, undefined stop and proportional rounded nose, black or brown, depending on the fur color. The eyes are medium sized, moon shaped, oblique and dark colored, and the ears are small and pointy.

It is the oldest dog breed in Europe, where it was known as “the spitz of the lake communities”.

The spitz belongs to one of the most ancient breeds in the world, and dogs with similar traits to those of the wolf descend from them.

TEMPERAMENT AND ADAPTATION of the GERMAN SPITZ
It is an animal that remains alert most of the time, attentive to the slightest noise, lively and intelligent, for which it one of the easiest learners. It is affectionate and obedient to the masters, and a good guard dog, optimal as a company animal.

EXERCISE AND CARE required for a GERMAN SPITZ
The German spitz fur requires weekly brushings, mostly during shedding season, although if it lives in a warmer climate the inner coat will end up disappearing. It needs plenty of exercise and to follow a good diet to avoid overweight, hence, it should take long daily walks.