Loyal, Playful, Smart
The Japanese Spitz, as a companion breed, enjoy the company of their families and truly are little comedians. They love to please their family and are thus eager to learn; they always have a smile on their face. Distinctive features include their pure white coat that has a mane-lโฆ
Energy
60%
Shedding
40%
Trainability
80%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
80%
Coat Type
Long coat
Weekly Brushing
dog food
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toys
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beds
Best affordable comfort bed โ ideal for dogs who just want cozyโฆ
health
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training
Best budget GPS tracker โ lighter and cheaper with health monitoringโฆ
grooming
Best dematting tool โ essential for long-coated breeds prone to tangleโฆ
Benefits from 30-60 minutes daily exercise โ walks, play sessions, or swimming.
Best suited to owners with some dog experience โ difficulty rated 5/10.
Urban-friendly: adapts well to flat or townhouse living provided daily exercise is consistent.
Naturally energetic and intelligent, it integrates well into family life when socialised early.
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FCI Group
Group 5 โ Spitz and Primitive Types
Section
Aziatische keeshonden
Status
recognized