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The German Spitz (German: Deutscher Spitz) is a breed of spitz-type dogs from Germany.It is considered a single breed, with five distinct varieties based on size and colour: the Wolfsspitz/Keeshond, the Giant Spitz or Großspitz, the Medium Spitz or Mittelspitz, the Miniature Spitz or Kleinspitz and the Pomeranian or Zwergspitz ("Dwarf Spitz").
The Schipperke has no particular health problems. The UK Kennel Club survey puts the median lifespan of the breed at 13 years old, with about 20% living to 15 years or more. Of the 36 deceased dogs in the survey, the oldest dog was 17 + 1 ⁄ 2 years old. [6] There is a known case where a Schipperke lived to be 18 to 19 years old.
The Eurasier, or Eurasian, is a spitz type breed of dog that originated in Germany through cross-breeding between popular European and Asian Spitz. It is widely known as a wonderful companion that maintains its own personality, has a dignified reserve with strangers, has a strong bond to its family, and is relatively easy to train.
Vincent Scherer/Getty Images. Height: 7-11 inches Weight: 4-8 pounds Personality: Smart, Loving Activity Level: Moderate Shedding Factor: Low Life Expectancy: 16 years Trainability: Easy to train ...
Anal gland problems are very common, and may include impaction, infection, or abscessation. These glands are normally emptied when the dog defecates. Shar Pei fever is characterized by recurring fever and swelling of the hocks in Shar Peis. It can result in renal and liver failure.
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The Keeshond (/ ˈ k eɪ s h ɒ n d / KAYSS-hond, plur. Keeshonden) is a medium-sized dog with a plush, two-layer coat of silver and black fur with a ruff and a curled tail. Their closest relatives are the German spitzes such as the Großspitz (Large Spitz), Mittelspitz (Medium Spitz), Kleinspitz (Miniature Spitz), Zwergspitz (Dwarf-Spitz) or Pomeranian.
A spitz (pronounced ⓘ; German for 'pointed', in reference to the pointed muzzle) [1] is a type of domestic dog consisting of between 50 and 70 breeds depending on classification. There is no precise definition of 'spitz' but typically most spitz breeds have pricked ears, almond shaped eyes, a pointed muzzle, a double coat, and a tail that ...