German Spitz (Mittel) - Breed Facts & Characteristics
With their lively, affectionate characters, the German Spitz (Mittel) is a breed that just wants to please. As long as they are in the mood. While full of energy, their exercise needs are relatively low, making the German Spitz (Mittel) a pretty apartment-friendly breed. Somewhat suspicious of strangers and attuned to new sounds, your German Spitz is a great guard dog and will always let you know when something is up. However, early training can help curb this tendency to bark. And can we discuss that lush double coat? With all of these qualities, the German Spitz makes for a wonderful companion.
Official name: Deutscher Spitz
Other names: German Spitz (Mittel)/(Medium)
Origins: Germany
About the German Spitz
The German Spitz is the ancestor of most of the spitz-type breeds recognised today. Their beautiful coat with abundant undercoat is one of their most captivating features, especially the mane-like collar and bushy tail.
The five varieties of German Spitz are known separately as the Toy Spitz, Miniature Spitz, Medium Spitz, Giant Spitz and Wolfspitz. In non-German-speaking countries Wolfspitz are known as Keeshonds and Toy Spitz as Pomeranians.
Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)Breed specifics
Size category: Medium
Avg life expectancy: 13-16 years
Loving / Lively / Loyal / Alert / Confident / Resilient
Key facts
Needs little training
Makes a great guard dog
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