Japanese Spitz

Temperament: Loyal, Playful, Smart

Group: Foundation Stock Service

Height: 30.5–38.1 in

Weight: 4.5–11.3 lb

Life Expectancy: 12.0–14.0 yrs

Energy Level: Regular Exercise

Trainability: Easy Training

Shedding: Occasional

Grooming Frequency: Weekly Brushing

The Japanese Spitz, as a companion breed, enjoy the company of their families and truly are little comedians. They love to please their family and are thus eager to learn; they always have a smile on their face. Distinctive features include their pure white coat that has a mane-like feature about their neck. Also, like other spitz breeds, their tails curl over their back in a beautiful hair plume. A pointed muzzle likens them to a fox with a black nose, black eye rims, and ears of pointed triangles, which stand erect and move like radar towers, hearing everything going on around them and making this breed very alert. The Japanese Spitz are little comedians who want to make you happy and laugh. They are very loyal and smart and make wonderful companions. Game for adventures, they will tag along on a hike, a car ride, or a trip to the beach or lake. They love their humans and just enjoy being with them.