German Spitz

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German Spitz

A white German Spitz (Mittel)
Other names Deutscher Spitz
Country of origin Germany
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The German Spitz is a dog breed or group of dog breeds of the Spitz type of German origin.

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[edit] Types

There are five different types of German Spitz:

The Australian and British kennel clubs recognize only the Klein and Mittel varieties of German Spitz (and in those countries the Grossespitz is not recognized) and consider the Pomeranian (Zwergspitz) and Keeshond (Wolfspitz) as separate breeds. In many countries the Miniature (Klein) Spitz is also confused with the Pomeranian (Zwerg). Some kennel clubs allow varieties to be interbred, others do not, so the size issues can cause some confusion.

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[edit] Appearance

German Spitz are similar in appearance but vary in color. The Giant Spitz can only be black, white, or brown but the Standard, Small and Dwarf can have various color combinations as well.[1]. All German Spitzen have a wolf/fox-like head, double coat, highset triangular ears and a tail that is curled over the back. Although the Kleinspitz and the Pomeranian look alike, they are not the same dog.

[edit] History

German Spitz are descendants of the ancient spitzen found in the Stone Age and they are the oldest breed of dog in Central Europe.[2] The German Spitz was later brought with to America, and was renamed American Eskimo Dog due to the widespread anti-German prejudice during World War I, and because of this some people regard them as a closely related, yet semi-separate breed.

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