How to Identify a Japanese Spitz

Japanese Spitz are assigned to the non-sporting group. [1] It is thought that they are descendants of white-colored German Spitz, though their entire history is not known. [2] They do share a few characteristics with other dog breeds and have several unique ones as well. This wikiHow will help you with figuring out whether or not a dog is a Japanese Spitz.

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Viewing the Body Structure

  1. Japanese Spitz are typically anywhere from 12 to 15 inches (30 to 38 cm) tall, and they usually weigh somewhere between 10 to 25 pounds (4.5 to 11.3 kg). [3]
  2. The size of a Japanese Spitz' head should be balanced with their body, and the head should also be rounded and somewhat broad. [4]
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  3. Japanese Spitz should have high-set, triangular-shaped ears that are small in size and pricked. The dog's ears shouldn't be too far apart from each other, and they should also face forwards. [5]
  4. Japanese Spitz should have dark-colored eyes that are almond in shape, somewhat large, and a little diagonally-set. [6]
  5. Japanese Spitz should have a high-set, relatively long tail, and the dog should carry it over their back. [7]
  6. Japanese Spitz should be balanced well overall, with a constitution that is tough. The dog should have an active, quick gait. [8]
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Checking the Coat

  1. Japanese Spitz should have a coat that is completely white in color. [9]
  2. Japanese Spitz should have short hair on their ears, undercoat, the front of their forearms, below their hocks, and on their foreface. The dog's tail should be feathered profusely, and the rest of their body should have a good amount of coat, and it should be long in length. This is particularly noticeable from the dog's neck to their shoulders and forechest area, and the dog's coat also has a frill to it in these areas. [10]
  3. Japanese Spitz should have an outercoat that stands off and is straight. The dog should also have a dense undercoat that feels soft in texture. [11]
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Noticing Temperament

  1. Though they should still be socialized properly, Japanese Spitz tend to do well with other dogs. [12]
  2. Japanese Spitz are known to be fearless, courageous dogs who will protect their family. [13]
  3. Japanese Spitz love to receive attention, and they usually do not like if they're left alone for awhile or ignored. [14]
  4. Japanese Spitz are known to be family-friendly dogs who tend to do well with children, though they should still be supervised around them, and children should be taught on the correct treatment and handling of pets. [15]
  5. Japanese Spitz are typically smart dogs that tend to be quick learners. [16]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/foundation-stock-service-program/fss-breeds-broken-group/
      2. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/japanese-spitz/
      3. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/japanese-spitz/
      4. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/262g05-en.pdf
      5. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/262g05-en.pdf
      6. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/262g05-en.pdf
      7. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/262g05-en.pdf
      8. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/262g05-en.pdf
      9. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/262g05-en.pdf
      1. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/262g05-en.pdf
      2. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/262g05-en.pdf
      3. ↑ https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/japanese-spitz#/slide/1
      4. ↑ https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/japanese-spitz#/slide/1
      5. ↑ https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/japanese-spitz#/slide/1
      6. ↑ https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/japanese-spitz#/slide/1
      7. ↑ https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/japanese-spitz#/slide/1

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