Japanese Spitz
Breed Profile
Group: Non Sporting
Colour: White
Lifespan: 12 years
Japanese Spitz is bold, lively and independent.
Owner's Guide
Lively and bold, Japanese Spitz make good watchdogs. They are affectionate and loyal to owners, but tend to be reserved with strangers.
Originally bred: as a companion.
Special characteristics
The Japanese Spitz is alert and playful, and enjoys company.
Exercise requirements
Medium. Busy in the house and outside.
Attitude to
Owners: affectionate, loyal
Children: good if raised with them
Other pets: good if raised with them
Strangers: wary, reserved
Unfamiliar dogs: good if well socialized
Perfect owner
Active, affectionate owner who has plenty of time for grooming, exercising, playing and training.
Potential problems
Tends to bark excessively.
This dog's coat will bring mud and dirt into the house and needs daily grooming to prevent mats from forming.
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