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Japanese Spitz (Nihon Supittsu)
Small Breed
The Japanese Spitz is intelligent and playful with lots of energy, helping to make the breed very popular with all those who come across it.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Japan
Weight
Male 13-15 lbs / 6-7 kgs; Females 11-13 lbs / 5-6 kgs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 30-38 cm / 12-15 1/4 Inches; Females slightly smaller (standards may vary)
Coat
Outer coat which stands off and a short, dense undercoat.
Markings
Pure white with no markings.
Lifespan
9-15 years
It is a beautiful breed of dog with a wonderful coat. Easy to train, the Japanese Spitz is a big dog in a little dog's body and with a big personality. Its cheerful attitude has helped it to become a first-rate companion for everyone.
Temperament
The Japanese Spitz is high-spirited, intelligent and playful. It makes a great companion for children as it will happily play all day long if allowed to. It is slightly wary of strangers upon first meeting them and will bark to alert the owner to a new person's presence. A good house dog, it also makes an excellent watchdog. Positive socialisation is ideal from an early age. Consistent and firm training is a must.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Japanese Spitz is a beautiful breed of dog with a stunning white coat and a cheerful personality. The Japanese Spitz was originally bred as a companion dog.
- An excellent companion
- Can perform well as a watchdog
- Good for apartment living if sufficiently exercised
- Does OK without a yard
- Trimming and stripping is required
- Regular grooming is needed
- Does not like to be left alone for periods of time