Other Names
Deutscher Gross Spitz (Giant)
Deutscher Mittel Spitz (Standard)
Deutscher Spitz Klein (Small)

Origin
Germany, 1600s
Said to be descended from the samoyeds that accompanied the vikings as they moved across Northern Europe

Use Today
Companion

Life Expectancy
This breed can live as long as 12-15 years of age

Weight & Height
(Giant)38-40 Pounds & 16 Inches
(Standard) 23-14 Pounds & 11-14 Inches
(Toy) 18-22 Pounds & 9-11 Inches

Known Health Problems
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Temperment
Happy, Intelligent, Active & Alert. They can be distrustful of strangers.

Training
Can be difficult to obedience train.

Living Conditions
will do ok in apartment if sufficiently exercised

Grooming
Does need lots of brushing to keep coat looking good

Exercise
Little exercised needed outside the home.

Coat Colors
Black, Brown, Chocolate, Red Orange, Cream, Orange Sable, Wolf Sable, Beaver, Blue, White, Parti-color, Black/Tan and more

Coat Texture
Thick double coat is long, the undercoat is thick and dense

Puppies
2-4 pups per litter

Recognition
American Pet Registry, Fédération Cynologique Internationale