Spitz is the most ancient of breeds known to man since the Neanderthal originates from the peat dogs, as well as the first domesticated animals.In Germany, especially in Pomerania, the dogs enjoyed the greatest popularity.They were poor, working dogs, the breed was appreciated because of good adaptability, strength, intelligence and resistance to disease.Around the end of the Middle Ages in Germany, it has already appeared an independent breed - "Sound-Dog", with lush fur coat, fox snout and tail over back.In the XVIII century these animals drew the attention of the aristocracy, and since work began on the miniaturization of the breed.So there Wolfspitz and Keeshond (height at withers 43-55 cm);species such as gross (42-50 cm), Mittel (30-38 cm), Klein (23-29 cm) and the smallest species of this breed - German Spitz dwarf (18-22 cm).
So Doggie much petty and moved from the category of "working dogs" to "room-breeds."At the end of a long and painstaking work on breeding was born a German Spitz miniature, which is also called the Pomeranian in honor of federal land where he was taken.It is three times smaller than its ancestor, and several times it is easier - the mass of the animal shall not exceed three kilograms.In fairness it should be noted that work on the removal of "orange" conducted and the UK.Queen Victoria, passionate lover of crumbs, ordered to improve the "shirt" pomeraniuma (as it was called in England Doggie dwarf) to give it elegance.And now the British Isles for the dwarfs, there Spitz local name - "pomeranium Queen Victoria."
initially confessed German Spitz white only.The exception was Wolfspitz, which by definition (Wolf - German Wolf) had to be gray.Then it became fashionable orange and beige suit.Keeshond should be sable gray with black patches.Later into use black and brown dogs.As for oranges, from the 1915 English clubs are not allowed on the exhibition representatives of the breed, which weigh more than 3.6 kg (the ideal is the weight of 3 kg).However, oranges exhibition held in the same ring with other relatives.
German Spitz, despite the huge variation in the size and weight of subspecies, has a clear, unique to the breed characteristics.Firstly, it is a woolen cover short vatopodobnym undercoat where hair wavy.Oranges have long undercoat and axial hair missing.These dogs are valuable because their coat has the ability to self-clean as axial hair produce a special secret.Secondly, it is the fox muzzle, gradually tapering from the broad back of a sharp little nose, erect triangular ears and oval dark eyes.Again allocated bitter orange, which is characterized by a clear shift from the forehead to the nose.The tail they have very hairy and lying on his back.It allowed to bend the tail rings, but not from the orange.
German Spitz is a list of long-lived dogs.But your pet has lived a long and happy life, it is necessary to feed the balanced feed, provide him with regular physical activity and show it to the veterinarian.By ills breed are allergies, a tendency to be overweight.Lush coat doggie need every day to comb a special brush, but you can not swim abuse: his fur has enough self-cleaning.Once a week you need to clean the dog's ears, and once a month - nails cut so that they do not damage your fingers.
Character German Spitz has an easy and good-natured.Its very easy to train, because it is smart and hardworking.He likes to run commands and play outdoors.But if other "Germans" should load exercise, the oranges are contraindicated such tests.These dogs love to swim, and, despite its modest size, not fearful, easy to take on the responsibilities of the caretaker apartment.
