The German Spitz is a happy, intelligent, friendly dog. There should be no signs of nervousness or aggression. They are very active and alert. They love human company and like nothing better than to be included in any family activities.
Breed:	German Spitz Mittel
Country of Origin:	Germany
KC Group:	Utility
Function:	Watch Dogs
Life Span:	14-18 years
Appearance:	The German Spitz (Mittel) is a small compact long coated dog with a typical spitzy head and tail curled over the back
Colour:	They can be seen in all colours from black to white and in shades of cream, brown, orange, sable, gold and blue. They can also be seen with these colours on a white background (parti-colour) and with black and tan (bi-colour.)
Coat Type:	Course, shedding
Grooming:	Weekly brushing
Height:	15ins inches
Weight:	24 pounds
Activity Level:	High
Watch Dog:	Excellent
Protection:	Low
Intelligence:	high
Trainability:	Medium
Good With Children:	Good
Good With Pets:	Good
Good With Strangers:	O.K.
Character:	Cautious, suspicious
Home Environment:	Fenced yard
Best Owner:	Family Environment
Potential Problems:
Behavior:	Separation anxiety
Physical:	Nil
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