How do you keep their coat so clean?

The Japanese Spitz have a 'Non stick Teflon' type of coat, which allows the mud and dirt to fall of when it dries.
(20-30 minutes in a warm environment, the mud drops off). They only need to be bathed twice a year, which is usually enough, they do not have a doggy odor.
They are a double coated dog, and need only be combed
a couple of times a week, they like to be clean, and you can see them cleaning themselves like a cat. They also
do not need clipping or plucking. The male will usually shed his coat once a year as the female will shed twice
a year. At which time you should brush your dog twice
a day to help new coat to grow. You should not bath your dog often, twice a year should be enough. Most people are not allergic to the hair as they would with most other
double-coated breeds.

Do they need a lot of exercise?

This is totally up to you - they like frequent walks, for
socialization, and like playing with other dogs, as long as
you spend time with them, even in the house - just being
around you they are content. If you like walking or jogging they would love to go with you.
They are always trying to please you, and want
to be near you. They can jump high fences and gates,
so their enclosure needs to be at least
1.5m to 1.8m high.

 

Are they a family dog?

They are most definitely a family dog, they thrive on
human companionship, they are a very intelligent breed.
Always eager to please, in temperament, it is wary of
complete strangers, rushing up to them without formal introductions. They prefer the gentle approach,
after that you have a friend for life.
They are characterized by their great courage, intelligence and liveliness, and being very affectionate
and devoted companion. It is most definitely a family dog -
a young puppy (3-12 months) could be a handful for children under five, without adult supervision,
they make a loving companion for a single person
in a flat. They usually live approx. 14-17 years.
They are not heavily built, so don't
knock over frail elderly people or small children.

 

Are they easy to train?

They are very intelligent and very easy to train.
But they do not train themselves, as long as you are consistent they learn quickly and are always eager to please you. Between 3 and 9 months of age any puppy requires a high level of socialization.

 

Are their any books available?

The Japanese Spitz - by Marco G.Piasentin (1997)

Japanese Spitz (kennel club Dog Breed Series)
- by Michael P. Rule
You can get it at
www.amazon.com
It cost e19.99 + Postage/Shipment

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Japanese Spitz

are a small-medium size dog

12-14 inches

Grooming is medium

Exercise in medium

Feeding is undemanding

Temperament is affectionate & alert

They are very adaptable, they can live happily in the
coolest and hottest climates around the world.
They look like a miniature Samoyed.

 

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Recognition

IKC - Irish Kennel Club

JKC - Japanese Kennel Club

FCI - Fede ration Cynologique Internationale

KCGB - Kennel Club of Great Britain

NKC - National Kennel Club

CKC - Continental Kennel Club

ANKC - Australian National Kennel Club

AKC - American Kennel Club

 

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BREED:

Japanese Spitz

 

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:

Japan

SIZE:

Height at shoulders: Dogs 30-36cm

Bitches slightly small.

Weight:

6kg (13lb)

COLOUR:

Pure white

COAT:

Straight, dense, stand-off outer coat.

Thick, short, dense undercoat.

FEATURES:

Medium sized head, broad deep chest. Nose is black.

EARS:

Small triangular, erect ears

TAIL:

Tail set on high and carried curled over its back.

EYES:

Eyes are of medium size, dark in colour and class
as oval shape.

The eye rim is black.

FEET:

Feet are small round, cat like.

Pads are black, nails preferably dark

TESTICLES:

Both are to be well developed and

descended into the scrotum.