Japanese Spitz Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Japanese Spitz Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Japanese Spitz Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Japanese Spitz.

Japanese Spitz Guide and Fact File

Height: The average height of the Japanese Spitz is 12-15 inches

Weight: The average weight of the Japanese Spitz is 5-10 kg

Size of Dog: The Japanese Spitz is a small sized dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: This dog belongs to the Spitz Breed and Non-Sporting Dog Group

Country of Origin of the Breed: Exact origin unclear - believed to have developed in Japan

Exercise Needs: The Japanese Spitz requires moderate, daily exercise and activity

Coat Type: The Japanese Spitz has a pure white, double coat which is very thick

Shedding hairs: This breeds sheds a minimal amount all year and excessively once per year

Grooming needs:  The Japanese Spitz should be groomed regularly

Training a Japanese Spitz (Trainability): The Japanese Spitz is trainable

Other Names of Japanese Spitz: Nihon Supittsu

Japanese Spitz Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 12 years

Number of puppies per litter: The average litter size for the Japanese Spitz is around 4 puppies

Temperament / Behaviour: Lively, Fun-Loving, Clever, Active, Confident and Obedient

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Japanese Spitz puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Japanese Spitz dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Japanese Spitz Puppies and Dogs

Japanese Spitz puppies and dogs are small in size with big personalities. This breed has a beautiful pure white coat which is very thick and requires moderate, regular grooming twice per week. The Japanese Spitz sheds an excessive amount of hair once per year, and during this shedding period, owners should make grooming a daily procedure. This breed of puppy and dog is very intelligent, therefore, making them trainable and adaptable to family life. The Japanese Spitz has a sweet, well-balanced and devoted personality and temperament which makes them an excellent family pet. They are courageous and bold, and they have very lively and fun-loving personalities. Owners will need to provide this active and energetic breed of puppy and dog with time on a daily basis to play, run around and go for walks. This breed has moderate exercise requirements.

Choosing Japanese Spitz Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Japanese Spitz puppies grow into small sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Japanese Spitz puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder who will provide documentation to support the health history of any puppy that you may be interested in buying. The Japanese Spitz is generally very healthy and doesn't tend to suffer from either hereditary conditions or major diseases. The main health issues that tend to effect this breed are runny eyes and Patellar Luxation - for further information about these health conditions, please click on the Health Issues link at the top of this page. To summarize this small breed of puppy and dog it is fair to say that they are well-balanced, trainable and sweet natured making them ideal and appealing family pets.

Japanese Spitz Puppies and Dogs