El medium german spitz It is a small and compact dog which has a long coat; In addition, it is among the most curious canine breeds that exist. But if those who know more about this dog, we invite you to continue reading.
It must be said that each of these races are within this group because they are almost identical, to except for both their size and the color of their fur. And despite the fact that the FCI has grouped them under the same standard and classifies each of them as breeds of German origin, the truth is that the Pomeranian and the Keeshond are usually considered as breeds that have their own standards by other organizations.
Origin of the German Spitz
This canine breed comes from the Nordic shepherd dogs (among which is the samoyed), which arrived in both Germany and Holland throughout the Middle Ages along with the Vikings. Since their arrival, these dogs were spreading around the entire continent, at the same time that they were crossed with other sheepdogs, which allowed the birth of the Spitz breed.
By the XNUMXth century, the spitz they managed to gain great popularity within members of British high society and during the Victorian period, it arose in a smaller size, giving rise to the development of the Pomeranian.
Nowadays, the german spitz has 2 different sizes within the UK, and crossing between them has been banned; However, in some cases, small dogs are usually born within litters of medium-sized dogs and vice versa, which is a consequence of the mixed ancestry of the breed.
Her CARACTERISTICS
German spitz are beautiful dogs which They are usually characterized by having a beautiful coat; In addition, each of the spitz that exist (small, large and medium) have the same morphology, which is why they have the same appearance. The only difference between these breeds is the size and in some, the color.
His head is medium and wedge-shaped when viewed from above, being similar to the head of the fox; and although it is possible that the naso-frontal inclination is a little marked, although it never becomes abrupt.
They have a small, round, black nose, except for the brown specimens, in which case it is usually dark brown. For its part, have oblique, medium, dark and elongated eyes; while their ears are set high, pointed, triangular and erect.
They have a body as long as their height at the withers, which makes it have a square profile; In addition, their rump, back and loin are not only strong, but also short. For their part, they have a deep chest and a slightly tucked abdomen; while they have a medium, high-set tail that is normally curled up on the back, covered with a dense and copious fur.
Similarly, it should be noted that German Spitz have a coat that is made up of a couple of layers of hair; the inner layer is characterized by being short, dense and woolly hair, while the outer layer stands out for being composed of straight, long and separated hair. Likewise, its head and ears, as well as the front part of the legs, have velvety, dense and short hair; while the area of the shoulders and the neck are covered by an abundant mane.
Personality
All breeds of German spitz possess the same essential characteristics regarding their temperament or personality, so it can be said that they are active, happy, alert and extremely affectionate dogs with their owners; In addition, they tend to be a bit barking and reserved in front of strangers, which is why they could be considered as good watchdogs, but it must be borne in mind that they do not consist of good protection dogs.
Socialization
When properly socialized, this breed of dog is able to tolerate without problems the presence of both dogs and strangers, although they could become a bit confrontational with dogs of the same sex. They generally get along quite well with any other pets they share a home with, just as they do with people.
But regardless of their socialization, the truth is that usually they are not suitable dogs for children who are too young, since have a reluctant temperament and they may even bite when mistreated. Although they are usually appropriate pets for slightly older children who can be taught to care for and play properly with a dog.
In any case, when educating a dog of this breed, it is advisable to resort to positive training, as well as the use of the clicker, and considering that excessive barking is the main behavior problem that these dogs can develop, when adopting one it is advisable to be patient.
"Salud"
Although the German spitz usually enjoy a good health, as with many breeds, it is possible that it suffers from certain pathologies, among which are epilepsy, skin problems, hip dysplasia and inherited eye disorders, which is why it is advisable to have your eyes checked before deciding to breed one.
Care
As they are quite active animals, it is necessary to allow them to go out for a walk in the usual way, in addition to providing play time so that manage to properly release all the energy they have. And although they may be able to adapt to life inside an apartment or flat, in reality the most appropriate for medium dogs of this breed is usually to have a patio or garden where they can play.
It usually supports cold and temperate climates well, although it does not tolerate very hot climates to a great extent; so it is not advisable to take them out for a walk during hotter hours, especially during the summer. Also, despite having the opportunity to do so wish to spend a lot of time abroad, it is most recommended that they live and sleep inside the home since it is not a house breed.
Their fur requires attention, so brushing around 3 times a week is essential, or daily during the shedding period to get rid of dead hair, accumulated dirt and prevent tangles.