German Spitz Dog

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German Spitz Dog
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

The German Spitz Dog 

German Spitz are most adaptable, happily accompanying owners on a 30-mile walk or cuddling in front of the fire. This breed is described as being much like a young child, anxious to please, yet also wanting their own way and knowing how to obtain it. A structured family order exists among these breeds, with the youngest adult delegated to play with the puppies. Like so many of the other northern breeds, the German Spitzes are happy and buoyant, displaying charming smiles and seeming to laugh with you, or at you. German Spitzes are excellent jumpers and like to stand on their hind legs to beg or to show off. They should never show any nervousness or aggression, being always equable and confident. The alert, watchful personality, needed long ago with the herds, is retained and now suits the watch and companion.

The German Spitz Dog
The German Spitz dog, also known as the Keeshond  or the Wolfspitz dog, comes in three different sizes: Giant dog, Standard and Toy dog. These furry and affectionate dogs with small feet and proportionally large eyes were said to have been introduced in Europe by the Vikings. The German Spitz is mentioned in German literature that has been dated back to 1450. It turns out that the Pomeranian dog is actually a Toy German Spitz dog. These small versions of the German Spitz were imported from Pomerania, Germany to England about a century ago and were subsequently called the Pomeranian. These miniature dogs were once a favorite of Queen Victoria and were also referred to as the Victorian Pom. The Poms dog, however, have developed their own breed standard since then. The Standard sized German Spitz dog, more known as the Keeshond dog, was named after Dutch leader W. Kees

The German Spitz Dog Skills
The biggest and smallest German Spitz sizes have always been bred to act as companion dogs, while the Standard Spitz was bred to help out in farm work. Today, these German Spitzes dog, are being

bred to be guard dogs and family pets.

The German Spitz Dog Personality
Whatever the size, the German Spitz is always happy, alert and watchful. The German Spitz dog is one that thrives on human affection and may actually be too demanding if the owner spoils it. This willful yet sometimes temperamental canine makes excellent watch dog. They will bark at strangers and other strange dogs, often times in excess. Though this breed is good with children, they get too nervous around too many young children. They, however, make good companions for the elderly.

The German Spitz Dog Exercise Needs
The German Spitz does not require a lot of exercise, what it needs is a lot of human affection. To the German Spitz dog, it doesn’t matter if you choose to bring him along on your 20 mile walk or just laze comfortably beside you while you read a book. He is happy as long as he is with you.

The German Spitz Dog Living Conditions
Whatever the size, the German Spitz can survive in a house with limited space. They would, however, appreciate an occasional run outdoors, to stretch their legs.

The German Spitz Dog Grooming Requirements
All three kinds of German Spitzes have a double coat that covers the entire body with the undercoat being soft and wooly, and a long, harshly textured top coat. Acceptable colors for German Spitzes are cream, white, gold, blue, and gray or black. Because of the harsh top coat, you should make extra effort to brush and clean the undercoat.


The German Spitz Dog Health Issues
Aside from their tendency to yap incessantly, the only affliction the German Spitz is prone to having is slipped patellas (kneecaps).
 

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