
Breed Profile
Foxhound - American
- WEIGHT: 65 to 75 lbs
- HEIGHT: 21 to 25 inches
- COLOR(S): Black, white, tan or combinations of them
- BREED GROUP: Hound
Breed Profile
German Spitz
WEIGHT: 22 to 38 lbs
HEIGHT: 9 to 11 inches
COLOR(S): Giant Spitz can be solid colors only, including black, white or brown. Standard Spitz can be solid colors as well, being white, black, brown, orange or wolf gray. Toy Spitz can be simply all solid colors. The Pomeranian (small) can be solids in black, whi
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DESCRIPTION
TEMPERAMENT
German Spitz are confident, refined, and are happy to join you on a long walk. They have been said to behave much like a child: anxious to please, yet still trying to get what they want. Some are not happy around strangers or strange dogs, and they are not easily trained. Some are yappy if not taught when barking is ok. German Spitz are alert, watchful and affectionate to their owners. They will enjoy exercising or cuddling by the fire. They have a hierarchy among the breed, allowing the youngest adult to play with puppies when a litter is present. They are happy and bouncy, always yearning for attention. They are active, intelligent and devoted to their owners. They are often reluctant towards grooming.
GROOMING
German Spitz' coats are long, dense, double coated and stand off fur. They are fluffy and soft to the touch
HEALTH
Dental problems, luxating patellas, patent ductus arteriosus (congenital heart defect), PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), and tracheal collapse.
EXERCISE
They should be exercised only moderately, with a daily walk as a good exercise.
TRAINING
Training should begin early in life, as they are not easily obedient. They need firm positive training, and if not trained they will probably yap a lot. They are easily bored with repetitive tasks, and therefore should be kept entertained.
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