German Spitz

The German Spitz is a dog breed or group of dog breeds of the Spitz type. Also known as the Deutscher Spitz.

German Spitz Appearance

German Spitz are similar in appearance but vary in colour. The Giant Spitz can only be black, white, or brown but the Standard, Small and Dwarf can have various colour combinations as well. All German Spitz have a 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.

Most kennel clubs recognise only the Klein and Mittel varieties of German Spitz and consider the Pomeranian (Zwergspitz) and Keeshond (Wolfspitz) as separate breeds. In many countries the Miniature (Klein) spitz is also confused with the Pomeranians (Zwers).

German Spitz History

German Spitz are descendants of the ancient spitzes found in the Stone Age and they are the oldest breed of dog in Central Europe. The German Spitz was later brought with to America, and over time was introduced as the American Eskimo Dog breed, which had the changed named because of the widespread anti-German feelings during [World War I], and because of this some people regard them as a closely related, yet semi-separate breed.