Small Foundation Stock Service

Japanese Spitz

Also called Nihon Supittsu

Great with kids
Apartment friendly
Sheds a lot
Barks a lot

The Japanese Spitz is a small, active breed with a long, fluffy coat. They have a triangular head and medium-sized, dark eyes with a friendly expression that is often described as “smiling.” The Japanese Spitz is an intelligent, loyal breed that loves to be around its family and is known for its affectionate nature.

Weight: 11–15 lb (5–7 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 12–15 in (30–38 cm)
Life span: 12–15 years
Exercise: About 45 minutes a day
Coat: Long, Double
Origin: Japan (1920s-1940s)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Good in an apartment
Barking: Barks often
Training: Easy to train

Care

Grooming: Frequent grooming
Shedding: Sheds a lot
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Affectionate Alert Bold Cheerful Devoted Intelligent

Coat colours

White

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	11–15 lb (5–7 kg)	11–15 lb (5–7 kg)
Height	12–15 in (30–38 cm)	12–14 in (30–36 cm)

Recognized by

Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)