You live in a small apartment, but do you or your children dream of a dog? In this case, you need to choose a "compact" pet, friendly and intelligent. This description is exactly the same as the Spitz. If you treat a new inhabitant of the house with love and care, then very soon this animal will become not only your friend, but also a favorite of all your friends.
Common features of Spitz
Ancestor called "Spitzkhund" appeared in 1450, but the work on breeding began much later - in the 18th century. In general, we can say that this breed is characterized by long hair, the tail is twisted to the top, the dimensions are extremely compact, the ears stick out, the nose is pointed. It can be remotely said that this animal is like a fox. Experts argue that Spitz are similar in their internal qualities to wolves - they have a well developed sense of flock. These animals are not very good at training. Do not wait for 100% obedience. This species is derived more for pleasure and tenderness of the owners, rather than for watchdog or hunting purposes.
In the shape of the Spitz, it resembles a small square. The coat is very thick: there are straight long hairs and a thick short undercoat. HeadIt is very similar to a fox: the forehead smoothly passes to the snub nose. Ears stick out, neck short, paws short vertical. The main feature of these dogs is soft wool, which does not curl and does not form partitions due to a large amount of "standing" fur. Spitz divided into 2 types: German or Pomeranian.
Species Spitz
A group like the German Spitz is divided into several subgroups: large, medium and small. The Big Spitz is more of a watchdog character: they are calmer than the smaller ones. The German Spitz of the Wolfspitz species is more common, in comparison with the Pomeranian, it is a giant dog (up to 55 cm). Has wolf color, appeared in Germany.
Large Spitz can be white, brown or black, growing to 50 cm. The representative of the average subspecies grows at the withers up to 38 cm, the coloring is more diverse, up to a grayish and orangeish hue.
The breed of small is very similar to the average, but the growth is up to 29 cm.
The most miniature breed in the Spitz family is the Pomeranian (dwarfish) subgroup. A few pounds of happiness will give you fun and boundless love. The devotion of these pets is beyond doubt.
Some experts believe that the dwarf or Pomeranian Spitz is unbearable. In fact, everything depends on the owners and the treatment of the pet. If the animal gets enough attention, then problems should arise. All Spitz quickly find a common language with people, especially with children. In addition, the Pomeranian Pomeranian, all its varieties, are quite hardy and are not exposed to colds or infections of an infectious type. Staying on the road is not a problem. Do not think that because of the almost tiny dimensions you will have to wear a pet on your hands. These dogs are vigorous, they need to splash their fervor, so games and jogging are an excellent alternative for furry ones. These dogs have a good nose and a desire to guard, as their ancestors were originally taken out to protect the vineyards. However, small sizes will not give crumbs all their qualities.
In novice owners, at first the dog can cause irritation, as Spitz is by nature quite "talkative". Correct their upbringing will avoid unnecessary noise.
Spitz needs care: comb your friend thrice a week and bathe twice a week. Wool should be washed with a special shampoo. Walk every day, preferably several times a day. To wool looked more well-groomed, periodically cut the dog.