THE GERMAN SPITZ

The German Spitz is one of the oldest dog breeds originating from Germany and Europe in general. Many early German Spitzes lived in the province of Pomerania, located on the southern edge of the Baltic Sea close to what is now Germany and Poland. German Spitzes go by several other names such as Spitz, German Spitz Mittelspitz, and Deutscher Spitz. They were popular among royalty and the upper class in England, and in the 18th Century when King George I took the throne, he and his wife had several German Spitz dogs.

The Standard German Spitz comes in a wider variety of coat colors than some of its Spitz cousins, including black, brown, orange, wolf gray, and white. The German Spitz has a double coat with the topcoat being long and straight the undercoat is soft, short, and wooly. Because they have such thick coats they need a good brushing several times a week.


The German Spitz is an energetic dog who loves to please the family and be the center of attention. They are very intelligent but can also be stubborn. They are highly energetic are well suited for household or families of any size and can live in an apartment or house however prefer outdoor yard life to lying on the couch. Since they are highly active, they love to play games that involve running and chasing toys. Being a small dog, they can be easily injured by overly excited children. German Spitzes prefer to be mostly around adults or gentler older kids. The German Spitz requires walking daily and plenty of interaction.
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The German Spitz can be wary of strangers and are vocal, so they might bark around strangers. They have a high pitch bark that sounds "yappy" to some. They do make a good watchdog. Early training is important to curb their tendency to bark and chase things, but be prepared for their stubborn streak.

The German Spitz is a generally healthy dog breed and live from 13-15 years.