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German Spitz: A German Spitz-Type Dog Breed
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Germany
- Height
- 21 cm
Originating in Germany, the German Spitz is a spitz-type dog breed. It is treated as one breed with five varieties: Wolfsspitz or Keeshond, Giant Spitz, Medium Spitz, Miniature Spitz and Pomeranian. Its listed height is 21. The available facts identify its country, species, type and varieties, but do not state a working purpose or lifespan.
What the German Spitz is
Originating in Germany, the German Spitz is a dog breed of the spitz type. It is regarded as one breed.
Choosing a variety
Five varieties make up the breed, distinguished by size and color: Wolfsspitz or Keeshond, Giant Spitz or Großspitz, Medium Spitz or Mittelspitz, Miniature Spitz or Kleinspitz, and Pomeranian or Zwergspitz.
What stands out
Its German origin is clear, and the single breed includes five named varieties.
Points to check
The German Spitz name covers five varieties, so size and color are not the same across the whole breed. The listed height is 21.
Pricing
Pricing does not apply to a dog breed.
Who should look elsewhere
Look elsewhere if you want a breed from a different country or a non-spitz type. Compare other dog breeds.
Verdict
The German Spitz suits a reader seeking a German spitz-type dog and willing to choose among five recognized varieties. Its identity is straightforward, but the breed name covers a broad size-and-color range.
What stands out
- Originates in Germany.
- Recognized as a spitz-type dog breed.
- Includes five named varieties.
- Provides size and color variety within one breed.
Worth knowing
- One breed name covers five distinct varieties.
- Varieties differ by size and color.
- The listed height is not tied to a named variety.
Suits
- Readers seeking a German spitz-type dog.
- People comparing five recognized varieties.
Think twice if
- You want a breed from another country.
- You want a non-spitz dog.
In short
Choose the German Spitz if its German origin and spitz type fit what you want in a dog. You can then compare the five varieties, from Wolfsspitz to Pomeranian, by the size and color distinctions given here. The available record lists a height of 21, but it does not provide a lifespan or breeding purpose. If those details are central to your choice, compare this breed with others before deciding.
Questions
Where does the German Spitz come from?
Its origin is Germany.
What type of dog is the German Spitz?
It is a dog breed of the spitz type.
How many German Spitz varieties are recognized?
The breed has five varieties: Wolfsspitz or Keeshond, Giant, Medium, Miniature and Pomeranian.
What are the German Spitz varieties based on?
Size and color distinguish the varieties.
What height is listed for the German Spitz?
The listed height is 21.
Is the German Spitz one breed or several breeds?
It is treated as one breed containing five distinct varieties.
More dog breeds from Germany
Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- German Spitz — Teuteul · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Affenpinscher — Ingunn Axelsen · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- dachshund — Ellen Levy Finch · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Deutsche Bracke — Rumo · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
- Dobermann — Fran Hogan · CC BY 2.5 · file page
- Eurasier — Ekta · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- German Longhaired Pointer — Ottilie Stüwe · Public domain · file page
- German Pinscher — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- German Shepherd — Erick Drumss Hernández · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
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