What is a Japanese Spitz ?
Japanese Spitz is a medium sized breed with white double coat. They are companion and watch type dogs that are especially suited for apartments and small spaces. Japanese Spitz are said to have been originated from Japan by cross breeding several Spitz breeds during 1920's and 1930's.Appearance
Japanese Spitz are known to have thick white furs with pointed ears and black muzzle, their tails curl above their body which is often fury. The dense overcoat is waterproof and protects it from cold. They have wedge-shaped face and have black pads. Adult dogs can grow up to 30-37 cm tall and weigh about 7-10 Kg. They are smaller version of Samoyed.Temperament
Japanese Spitz are very intelligent and high-spirited dogs. They are very loyal and active breeds. These breeds are perfect for watch dogs as they alert their owner about new or suspicious people in their territory with a high pitch barking. These dogs may seem small but are very brave and don't hesitate to protect its owner from any danger.Japanese Spitz are very playful and attention seeking dogs. They love to interact with humans and go well with elders and young children. They possess no any threat to known people unless they are agitated by pinching its skin or poking in their eyes or stepping on it knowingly or accidentally.
Origin
These miniature version of Samoyed first originated from Japan from where it got its name 'Japanese Spitz'. These dogs were bred by cross breeding several Spitz breed during the 1920's and 1930's. It was first exhibited in 1921 in a dog show in Tokyo. It is recognized by several kennel clubs around the world like Australian National Kennel Council, Canadian Kennel Club, New Zealand Kennel Club but due to its close appearance to American Eskimo, American Kennel Club doesn't recognize this breed.Care
These breed may seem hard to take care at the beginning but surprisingly they are very easy to look after. Japanese Spitz can be brushed once a week to remove any broken or fallen hairs. The coat is dirt and water repellent so the dirt falls after a while. These breed are a tidy breed, they lick the dirt off their coat in free time so bathing twice a year is enough. Bathing too often can cause skin dryness and itchiness in these breed.They shed twice a year and each shedding last about a week. During these periods they should be combed and brushed daily. Since they have long and thick coat they are prone to lice, fleas and tics. They should be checked for these parasites in a regular interval and treated if found.
Training and Exercise
Japanese Spitz are highly spirited and agile breed. They are high on energy and love to play with their owners. They can be trained from the age of six months with positive reinforcements techniques. They can quickly grasp your commands if taught correctly.These dogs don't require big yards to play nor any tiring exercises. A 30 minutes walk is enough for these kind of breeds.
