Today we will talk about the small German Spitz. Find out what this dog looks like, what its character is. We will tell you how to properly maintain and feed it. So, let's begin…
We now describe in detail the representative of this species.In a nutshell, we can say that the Spitz is a beautiful square dog with a fox pointed face and neat ears standing. The representative of the breed reaches its full magnificence in the third year of life and keeps it up to twelve years old.
What does a small German spitz look like?The breed standard implies the excellent shape of the animal. His stomach is slightly tucked up, the chest is deep. The neck is of medium length, the back is straight, short; the withers are well defined. The tail is set high.
This dog has a medium wedge-shaped head.forms. Well-defined smooth transition from the muzzle to the forehead. The nose of the dog is black, the lips and eyelids are the same color. The muzzle is not too long. The eyes are dark. Wool almost all over the body fluffy, thick and long. The ears are triangular in shape, small, closely set to each other.
What are the colors of German Spitz? White, blue, cream and piebald. You can also find a golden-orange representative of the breed.
The height at the withers of such a dog ranges from twenty-three to twenty-eight centimeters, the weight on average is five to six kilograms.
Small German Spitz is active, sociable,resolute and cheerful dog. He loves walks and games. Such a dog perfectly adapts to different circumstances. The animal quickly gets used to the new place. Can adapt to the rhythm of the life of the owner. By the nature of the spitz calm. He will be active with young people and calm with older people. This breed can be considered universal, it is suitable for almost all people.
Such a dog is devoted, self-sufficient and intelligent.He likes to bark. Of course, that not everyone will like the yapping small German spitz. Puppies of this breed can also be jealous. Therefore, all the whims, aggressiveness and constant barking need to stop. This is the only way to raise a good dog.
Growing up this dog, you need to be firm,methodical and perseverance. Spitz master should always maintain confidence and leadership position. Rudeness and aggressiveness in raising such a dog is unacceptable. These dogs are trained very well, with proper training demonstrate excellent obedience.
Learning Spitz should start with the age of five months. The key to a happy life of this dog and owner is the education of the animal.
Spitz is not aggressive, dare, and scare such a dognot so easy. Of course, that the size does not allow the representative of this breed to bring fear to the robber or another enemy, but the dog is a "good bell", he will be able to notify the owners of the danger.
Due to the fact that such dogs are not conflict, theycan get along with other pets, even of the same sex as the spitz itself. They get along well with children, but if a child doesn’t have skills in dealing with animals, then it’s worth following his fun.
Care for such dogs is not particularly difficult.It is necessary to comb a spitz several times a week using a massage brush. During the molt, it is necessary to do this procedure even more often (three or four times). Claws also need to be trimmed as they grow. It is necessary to especially follow this, as regrown claws can lead to many problems with the paws. It is necessary to inspect the ears, teeth and eyes of the animal once a week. If you notice that they are dirty, clean them using a cotton swab. Teeth can be brushed using a toothbrush and a special paste.
It is necessary to bathe the spitz as necessary, because the wool of the representative of the breed practically does not get dirty and does not have any unpleasant smell.
Small German Spitz, like all dogs, needsin walks in the fresh air. Their duration should be from twenty minutes to an hour. Although a pet will be grateful to you for a longer walk, as the representatives of this breed are very curious. You can teach a spitz to go to the toilet in the tray. Then in bad weather you can leave the dog at home.
Adult dogs should be fed twice a day.You can use professional food super premium. If desired, naturalka can also be fed. But in this case, you need to carefully think through the diet. Of course, such a dog must be given vitamins. Which is better? In this matter it is better to consult with a veterinarian.
If we talk about health, then in such dogs itgood enough. These dogs do not have serious hereditary diseases, but the small German spitz is susceptible to allergies. If properly maintained and cared for such a pet, then he will be able to live to twenty years. On average, such a dog lives fifteen years.
These dogs are great companions.for each. It is better for families with small children not to start a small Spitz. Such a beast gets on well with other pets. Caring for him is not particularly difficult, but you need to deal with a dog since childhood, then in the future you will grow obedient German spitz small. The price for one puppy is on average between twenty-five and eighty thousand rubles (this is from the pedigree).
