JAPANESE SPITZ

Japanese breed, descendent from the white and large German spitz, through the Siberian areas and the north of china, it reached Japan toward the early XX century. In 1921, it was entered in a show for the first time in Tokyo, when this breed’s standard was first set. After World War II, white spitz were imported from Canada, United States, China and Australia which contributed new blood to the breeding, almost nonexistent during the conflict, and its unique and definitive standard was set.

Its sturdy and balanced constitution and harmonious beauty give the Japanese spitz a distinguished and altive appearance, typical to this breed.

PHYSICAL TRAITS of the JAPANESE SPITZ
The Japanese spitz is a medium dogs whose males don’t exceed 38 cm in height to the cross, and the females don’t exceed 35 cm. It has a beautiful robust, altive and elegant appearance. The head is slightly wide and rounded, the stop is well defined and the muzzle is pointy with a round and black nose. The eyes are medium/large sized, almond shaped, oblique position and dark color, and the ears are small and triangular, directed forward and erect. The outer fur is straight, abundant and long, especially around the shoulders and neck, where it forms a gorget and detaches from the copious and fine undercoat, hollowing and volumizing that beautiful pure white image.

TEMPERAMENT AND ADAPTATION of the JAPANESE SPITZ
To its serene and quiet temperament we must add its cheerful liveliness and like for games and mischief, traits that do not oppose, but compliment this affectionate, loyal and nice dog, which loves the family and adores the children, but comes across as untrusting when facing strangers. Its education as well as its adaptation is carried out with no problems.

CUIDADOS Y EJERCICIOS
The copious and long hair needs periodical care to help it enhance its natural beauty. This animal is very easy to care for, as long as its exercise time is respected, which cannot be extended but it can be frequent.