Pomeranian Dog / Spitz
Country: Allemagne Life expectancy: 14 years old Height: 22 to 38 cm Weight: from 3 to 20 kg
History, origin & features
The German Spitz is a very old German breed, descended from the bog dogs of the Stone Age, then from the Spitz of the lake cities.
The ‘miniature’ standard for the breed was gradually established in England in the second half of the 19th century.
The German names for the different varieties are Wolfspitz, Grosspitz (large), Mittelspitz (medium), Kleinspitz (small) and Zwergspitz (dwarf). German Spitz are naturally very cheerful. Affectionate and endearing, they make great pets.
They are docile and easy to train, and the largest (Wolfspitz) can make an effective watchdog.
Good socialisation with canine companions of all sizes is important, to make it as easy as possible for them to get on with each other as adults. All Spitzes have a smooth, full coat, rich in undercoat, with a ruff around the head and a thick plume on the tail, which is carried gracefully curled over the back. The coat varies according to variety:
Wolfspitz: grey.
Large: white, brown or black.
Medium and small: white; brown or black; orange, grey and other colours.
Dwarf (Pomeranian): all colours are permitted.