Adorable cute Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is a small to
medium breed of dog of the Spitz type. The Japanese Spitz is a companion dog
and pet. There are varying standards around the world as to the ideal size of
the breed, but they are always larger than their smaller cousins, the
Pomeranian. They were developed in Japan in the 1920s and 30s by breeding a
number of other Spitz type dog breeds together. They are recognized by the vast
majority of the major kennel clubs, except the American Kennel Club due to it
being similar appearance to the white Pomeranian dog, American Eskimo Dog and
Samoyed Dog. While they are a relatively new breed, they are becoming widely
popular due to their favorable temperament and other features.
The major health concern is
patellar luxation, and a minor recurring concern is that the breed can be prone
to runny eyes. They can act as reliable watchdogs, but are a type of companion
dog and prefer to be an active part of the family. Although they might appear
fluffy, they are a low maintenance breed as the coat has a non stick texture
often compared to teflon.
The Japanese Spitz is a small
dog, around 33 cm (13 ins) at the withers, with a somewhat square body, deep
chest, and a very thick, pure white double coat. The coat consists of an outer
coat that stands off from the soft inner coat, with fur shorter on the muzzle
and ears as well as the fronts of the forelegs and the hindlegs. A ruff of
longer fur is around the dog's neck. It has a pointed muzzle and small,
triangular shape prick ears (ears that stand up.) The tail is long, heavily
covered with long fur, and is carried curled over and lying on the dog's back.
The white coat contrasts with the black pads and nails of the feet, the black
nose, and the dark eyes. The large oval (akin to a ginko seed) eyes are dark
and slightly slanted with white eyelashes, and the nose and lips and eye rims
are black. The face of the Japanese Spitz is wedge-shaped. They share a common
resemblance with the white Pomeranian dog, Samoyed and American Eskimo Dog.
Description of the ideal size of
the breed varies. In Japan, the ideal size for dogs (males) is described as
30–38 cm at the withers, with females somewhat smaller; (the Japanese standard
is the one published by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for international
dog competitions.) In the UK, the Kennel Club describes the size as 34–37 cm
(13.5–14.5 in) at the withers with females 30–34 cm (12–13.5 in), which is the
same for the Australian National Kennel Council. In New Zealand (New Zealand
Kennel Club, the ideal size is 30–40 cm (12–16 in) for males, 25–35 cm (10–14
in) for females. The Canadian Kennel Club states that the size for dogs is 12
inches (30 cm) with females slightly smaller, and the United Kennel Club in the
U.S. describes the ideal size as 12 to 15 ins (30.5–38.1 cm) for males and 12
to 14 ins (30.5–35.6 cm) for females. Minor kennel clubs and other
organizations may use any of these ideal sizes or create their own. Japanese
Spitz dogs are generally considered larger than their cousins, the Pomeranian.
Active, loyal, and bright, the
Japanese Spitz are known for their great courage, affection and devotion making
them great watchdogs and ideal companions for older people and small children.
Most Japanese Spitz are good watch dogs and they have a tendency to bark to
warn of arriving strangers. The Japanese Spitz is first and foremost a
companion dog and thrives on human contact and attention, preferring to be a member
of the family. They are known as very loyal dogs. Despite their relatively
small size, they can serve as watchdogs. They enjoy being active and love to be
in the outdoors. They are intelligent, playful, alert, and obedient, and
particularly excellent and loving toward children.
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