{"data":{"slug":"german-spitz","name":"German Spitz","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/german-spitz","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/german-spitz","also_known_as":["Deutscher Spitz"],"kind":"breed","extinct":false,"group":{"key":"spitz","label":"Spitz \u0026 Primitive","fci_group":5,"fci_group_name":"Spitz and Primitive Types"},"size":"Medium","origin":"Germany","countries":["Germany"],"height_cm":{"min":18.0,"max":55.0},"weight_kg":{"min":1.4,"max":32.0},"life_expectancy_years":{"min":12,"max":15},"temperament":["Alert","Lively","Loyal","Intelligent","Watchful"],"exercise_level":"Medium","wikipedia_views_60d":21390,"summary":"An old German spitz breed with a fox-like face and a thick, standing-off coat, made up of five size varieties from the tiny Pomeranian to the large Wolfsspitz or Keeshond.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/german-spitz-a6f6e967b3-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/german-spitz-a6f6e967b3-640.webp","width":1280,"height":1098,"author":"The original uploader was Teuteul at French Wikipedia. Later versions were uploaded by Tornad at fr.wikipedia.","license":"CC BY-SA 3.0","license_url":"http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/","source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Un_chien_Spitz_allemand.jpg"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T14:58:33Z","ratings":{"energy":3,"exercise":3,"grooming":4,"shedding":4,"trainability":4,"barking":5,"kids":3,"other_dogs":3},"coat":"Long, straight double coat with a dense, woolly undercoat","colors":["White","Black","Brown","Orange","Grey-shaded","Silver-grey with black shading"],"fun_fact":"The Pomeranian, a favourite lapdog of royalty, is officially just the smallest size variety of the German Spitz.","sections":{"overview":"The German Spitz is one breed with five varieties divided by size and colour: Wolfsspitz (Keeshond), Giant, Medium, Miniature and the Dwarf or Pomeranian. All share the same look: a foxy head, prick ears, a curled tail and a luxurious double coat.\n\nThey are bright, watchful and devoted house dogs. The varieties differ greatly in size, so the choice depends on how much space and exercise you can offer.","history":"Spitz-type dogs are mentioned in German writing from the 15th century and were long regarded as forebears of many German breeds. They lived on farms and boats and worked as guards and herders.\n\nOver time some lines were bred smaller and became companions, which produced the Miniature Spitz and eventually the Pomeranian. In English-speaking countries the Keeshond and Pomeranian are often treated as separate breeds.","appearance":"All varieties have a long, straight outer coat standing away from the body over a short, woolly undercoat, with a thick ruff around the neck and a bushy tail curled over the back.\n\nHeight runs from about 18 cm in the Pomeranian to as much as 55 cm in the Wolfsspitz. The Wolfsspitz is silver-grey with dark shading, while the smaller varieties come in many colours.","personality":"German Spitz are lively, alert and very attached to their families. They make excellent watchdogs and will announce anything unusual, so barking needs managing from puppyhood.\n\nThey are clever and willing to learn, and usually get on well with household members. Some can be reserved with strangers, and the smaller varieties may be bossy with other dogs.","care":"Daily walks and play are needed, more so for the larger varieties. Brush the coat thoroughly once or twice a week and more during the heavy seasonal moult. The coat should not be clipped.\n\nEarly socialisation and calm training help control barking. They like company and do not do well when left alone for long periods.","health":"Generally a robust, long-lived breed. The smaller varieties can have luxating kneecaps and dental crowding, while the larger ones may suffer from hip problems and skin or thyroid troubles. Ask breeders about health testing."},"recognition":{"fci_number":97,"fci_standard_url":"https://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/97.html","akc_url":"https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/german-spitz/"},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Spitz","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38655","wikipedia_revision":1367880019},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:37:30Z"}}}