Pomeranian or miniature Spitz

Other names : Deutscher Spitz, Wolfspitz, Keeshond, Pomeranian, Toyspitz

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Life expectancy

The Pomeranian or miniature Spitz has a life expectancy of between 12 and 16 years

Temperament

Size

Medium

Adult size

Female Between 7 and 22 in
Male Between 7 and 22 in

Adult weight

Female Between 7 and 44 lb
Male Between 7 and 44 lb
Coat colour
Black White Brown Blue Red
Type of coat
Long
Eye colour
Brown

Purchase price

The Pomeranian or miniature Spitz costs between £580 and £670

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More details about the Pomeranian or miniature Spitz

Pomeranian or miniature Spitz: Origins and history

They are very old dogs that descend directly from the Canis familiaris palustris rutimeyer that lived in peat bogs in the Stone Age, and from the Spitz that existed in the Neolithic period in the lake cities. The German names of the different varieties are Wolfspitz, Grosspitz (large), Mittelspitz (medium), Kleinspitz (small) and Zwergspitz (dwarf). The FCI officially recognised the breed in 1957.

FCI classification of the Pomeranian or miniature Spitz

  • Group 5 - Spitz and primitive types

  • Section 4 : European Spitz

Pomeranian or miniature Spitz: Varieties

  • Keeshond or Wolfspitz
  • Giant Spitz
  • Medium Spitz
  • Small Spitz
  • Pomeranian or miniature Spitz

Pomeranian or miniature Spitz: Purchase price

The price of a German Spitz varies according to their origins, variety, age and sex. A dog registered with the KC are generally sold for around £670.
 
To look after a dog like the German Spitz, it will cost about £20 per month for the smallest and up to £35 for the largest.

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