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Revision as of 03:42, 14 August 2005 by Theda (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The Japanese Spitz is a small completely white dog which is thought to have been bred from the Siberian Samoyed for smallness begining in the late 19th century in Japan. They were introduced to the United states in the 1950's
Description:
- Weight 11 to 13 pounds
- Height 12 to 14 inches
- Body Strong , muscular hips
- Color All White
- Coat Short on the head, face and upright pointed ears with the mane being much longer. Tail fully feathered and carried curled on the rump. The coat is very dense with a soft undercoat
- Eyes are dark almond shaped. The lips are black with the appearance of a smile.
- Life Span 10 the 12 years with proper care.
Disposition:
Intelligent, not difficult to train. Very active and playful. Affectionate. Good with children and other dogs. They bark at strangers and to get attention making them excellent watch dogs.