Today we will talk about a small German Spitz. We will find out what this dog looks like, what kind of character she has. We will tell you how to properly maintain and feed it. So, let's begin…
Small German Spitz: breed standard
Now we describe in detail the representative of this species. In a nutshell, we can say that the small Spitz is a beautiful square dog with a fox pointed muzzle and erect neat ears. The representative of the breed reaches full splendor in the third year of life and retains it for up to twelve years.
What does a small German Spitz look like? The breed standard implies an excellent animal shape. His stomach is slightly tightened, his chest is deep. The neck is of medium length, the back is straight, short, the withers are well pronounced. The tail is high set.
Such a dog has a medium-length wedge-shaped head. A smooth transition from the muzzle to the forehead is well defined. The nose of the spitz is black, the lips and eyelids are the same color. The muzzle is not too long. The eyes are dark. The coat on almost the entire body is lush, thick and long. Ears are triangular in shape, small, set close together.
Color, weight and height at the withers
What color is the German Spitz small? White, blue, cream and piebald. You can also find a golden-orange representative of the breed.
The height at the withers of such a dog ranges from twenty-three to twenty-eight centimeters; the average weight is five to six kilograms.
The nature of the breed
Small German Spitz is an active, sociable, decisive and cheerful dog. He loves walks and games. Such a dog perfectly adapts to various circumstances. The animal quickly gets used to the new place. It can adapt to the rhythm of the owner’s life. The character of the Spitz is calm. He will be active with young people, and calm with the elderly. This breed can be considered universal, it is suitable for almost all people.
Such a dog is faithful, self-sufficient and intelligent. He loves to bark. Of course, not everyone will like the yapping small German Spitz. Puppies of this breed can also be jealous. Therefore, all the vagaries, aggressiveness and constant barking must be stopped. This is the only way to raise a good dog.
Growing this dog, you need to be hard, methodical and persistent. The owner of the Spitz must always maintain confidence and leadership. Rudeness and aggressiveness in raising such a dog is unacceptable. Such dogs are trained very well, with proper training they demonstrate excellent obedience.
Spitz must be taught at the age of five months. The key to a happy life of this dog and owner is the upbringing of the animal.
Spitz is not aggressive, dared, and scaring such a dog is not easy. Of course, the size does not allow the representative of this breed to bring fear to a robber or another enemy, but the dog is a "good call", he will be able to notify the owners of the danger.
Due to the fact that such dogs are not conflicting, they can get along with other pets, even of the same gender as the Spitz. They get along well with children, but if the child does not have the skills to communicate with animals, then it is worth watching his fun.
Dog care
Caring for such dogs is not particularly difficult. You need to comb the spitz several times a week using a massage brush. During molting, it is necessary to do this procedure even more often (three to four times). Claws also need to be trimmed as they grow back. It is especially necessary to monitor this, since overgrown claws can lead to many problems with the paws. It is necessary to examine the ears, teeth and eyes of the animal once a week. If you notice that they are dirty, clean them using a cotton swab. Teeth can be cleaned using a toothbrush and a special toothpaste.
Spitz need to be bathed as necessary, because the hair of a representative of the breed practically does not get dirty and has no unpleasant odor.
Small German Spitz, like all dogs, needs outdoor walks. Their duration should be from twenty minutes to an hour. Although the pet will be grateful to you for a longer walk, as representatives of this breed are very curious. You can teach a Spitz to go to the toilet tray. Then in bad weather the dog can be left at home.
Pet feeding
Adult dogs should be fed twice a day. You can use super-premium professional feed. If desired, a natural cow can also be fed. But in this case, you need to carefully consider the diet. Of course, such a dog needs to be given vitamins. Which are better? In this matter, it is better to consult a veterinarian.
The health of this breed
If we talk about health, then in such dogs it is quite good. These dogs have no serious hereditary diseases, but the small German Spitz is allergic. If you properly maintain and care for such a pet, then he will be able to live up to twenty years. On average, such a dog lives for fifteen years.
Little conclusion
These dogs are great companions for everyone. Families with small children are better off not having a small Spitz. Such an animal coexists well with other pets. Caring for him is not particularly difficult, but you need to deal with the dog from childhood, then in the future you will grow an obedient German Spitz small. The price for one puppy averages from twenty-five to eighty thousand rubles (this is from the pedigree).