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German Spitz
Types
(Deutscher
Spitz) (Nordic)
Giant German Spitz (Grossspitz)
Medium/Standard German Spitz (Mittelspitz)
Small/ Miniature German Spitz (Kleinspitz)
Keeshond (Wolfspitz) is considered a separate breed in many countries.
Pomeranian (Zwergspitz,
Dwarf / Midget Spitz)
The Giant, Medium/Standard and Small/Miniature
are considered different varieties of the same breed in most countries.
Both the Keeshond and the Pomeranian
are considered their own separate breeds. The Miniature or Small German
Spitz (Klein) often gets confused with the Pomeranians (Zwers). German Spitz
are the oldest breeds of dog in Central Europe. They are descendants of the
ancient Spitzes found in the Stone Age. The German Spitz were eventually
brought to America, where the name changed to
American Eskimo Dog, due to the widespread anti-German feelings during
World War I. Today they are known as a separate breed, but are closely
related to the German Spitz. The Akita and the
Chow Chow can also be traced back to the Spitz
family of dogs.
Nana, the
German Spitz
Small puppy at 3 months old with Chili, the
Giant German Spitz at 1 year old.
Nana, the
German Spitz
Small puppy at 3 months old with Chili, the
Giant German Spitz at 1 year old.
Understanding Dog Behavior
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