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	German Spitz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The German Spitz is a dog breed or group of dog breeds of the Spitz type.
		German Spitz are descendants of the ancient spitzes found in the Stone Age and they are the oldest breed of dog in Central Europe.
		[2] The German Spitz was later brought with to America, and over time was introduced as the American Eskimo Dog breed, which had the changed named because of the widespread anti-German feelings during [World War I], and because of this some people regard them as a closely related, yet semi-separate breed.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/German_Spitz (285 words)

	OzPets - Breeds - German Spitz
		All German Spitz varieties are descendants of the Stone Age "Dog of the Peat-Moss Bogs" from which the oldest dog breed of Central Europe,the "Lake Dwellers Spitz" evolved.
		German spitz do not do well in a kennel situation where they are isolated from their own kind or see very few humans.
		The German spitz is free from "doggy odours" and "smiles" - a breed characteristic.
	www.ozpets.com.au /dogs/review/germanspitz.shtml (281 words)

	PCCV - German Spitz
		The Pomeranian is actually the smallest member of the Deutscher Spitz family - the "Toy German Spitz" or *Zwergspitz.
		There is also the Keeshond ("German Wolfspitz") which is considered the oldest of the German Spitz varieties and should be 43-55 cm (16.93-21.65 inches) tall at the withers.
		German Spitz are the oldest European breed of dog and were originally divided into only Grossspitz (40 cm or more) and Kleinspitz (28 cm or less).
	www.geocities.com /pccv_home/German_Spitz.html (573 words)

	German Spitz Information, German Spitzs, Deutscher Spitzs
		The Giant Spitz coat colors are white, brown or fl while the smaller German Spitz, the Standard and the Toy, come in a wider variety of coat colors.
		The German Spitz are directly descended from the profusely coated Nordic herding dogs, such as the Samoyed and the Lapphund.
		German literature refers to the Spitz as early as 1450.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /germanspitz.htm (561 words)

	German Spitz Breed Information and Pictures - Dooziedog.com
		The German Spitz tends to be odourless but does require plenty of grooming to keep the coat looking tidy.
		German Spitz need a moderate level of exercise, but often adapt themselves to the family activities to meet their exercise needs.
		However outside of Germany two sizes are recognized the German Spitz (Mittel) between 30-38cm (12-15 in) and the German Spitz (Klein) measuring 23-29 cm (9-11.5 in).
	www.dooziedog.com /dog_breeds/german_spitz (335 words)

	Spitz - Search Results - ninemsn Encarta
		Spitz, type of dog distinguished by a feathery tail that curls upwards over the dog’s back, a rich, generally fluffy coat with a soft inner layer,...
		German Spitz, breeds of dog from the utility group.
		The German Spitz comes in two main breeds, based on its size: the Klein Spitz (small Spitz) and...
	au.encarta.msn.com /Spitz.html (118 words)

	Dog Information
		The German Spitz belongs to the "Spitz" group, which is one of the most ancient of dog breeds.
		At the turn of the Century, German Spitz were often used as performing dogs in circuses due to its' intelligence and devotion.
		The German Adjective "spitz" means "sharp" or "pointed in English and has come into the English Language as the generic term, for breeds of dogs, mostly from colder parts of the northern hemisphere.
	members.iinet.net.au /~ahanu/german_spitz.htm (1043 words)

	German Spitz Klein
		Ideally the German Spitz Klein should measure between 23-29cms at the withers and weigh between 8 to 10kgs.
		The German Spitz breeds descend directly from the Nordic herding dogs, like the Samoyed, which were probably taken to Germany and Holland by the Vikings during the Middle ages.
		German Spitz are particularly good at agility and some owners take part in obedience competitions with their Spitz.
	www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/German_Spitz_Klein.htm (898 words)

	German Spitz Mittel
		The German Spitz (Mittel) is a small compact long coated dog with a typical spitzy head and tail curled over the back.
		Ideally the German Spitz Mittel should measure between 30-38cms at the withers and weigh between 7 to 11kgs.
		The first German Spitz, as we know them today in the UK, was imported by a breeder who was wanting to re-introduce the white Pomeranian.
	www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/German_Spitz_Mittel.htm (900 words)

	German Spitz World - the premier site for all German Spitz enthusiasts and breeders
		In the Northern German plain which stretched from the Rhine to vistula in the east and covering most of Denmark, was a very swampy area.
		It is also believed that dogs with whitest coats were preferred and were probably the first to be bred from as their colour enabled the owners to distinguish their dogs from marauding wolves which scavenged for food around the villages after dark, (the colour preventing them from being killed by the villagers).
		The puppies to be registered as German spitz who had only one of the four in their breeding would be put on a development register, whilst puppies with two of the first four as their sire and dam would be registered as full German spitz in one of the two sizes.
	www.germanspitzworld.co.uk /index2.php?article_ID=6 (1178 words)

	German Spitz - Keeshond
		Spitz dogs are descended from Stone Age peat dogs (Canis familiaris palustris), through Neolithic lacustrine spitz dogs.
		The Small and Toy Spitz have been called Pomeranian Loulous after the Baltic region where some spitz were developed.
		The first spitz club, called the French Pomeranian Loulou Club, was created in France in 1935.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/German_Spitz.htm (296 words)

	German Spitz at Kaynine Online
		The German Spitz is descended from the Turfspitz.
		In the 1970's interest in the breed was revived in Britain and in the 1980's the first German Spitz was exported to Australia.
		The German Spitz is always attentive, lively and devoted to the family.
	www.kaynineonline.com /breed_german_spitz.htm (357 words)

	Dogs - German Spitz
		The German Spitz is believed to be a decendent of the Turfspitz (canis familiaris palustris).
		The breed came to England in the 18th centry during the reign of James I, whose wfe was German.
		It re-emerged during the 1970s.The German Spitz comes in 3 varieties: the 'Klein' (meaning small), the 'Mittel' (meaning middle) and the 'Gross' being the largest.
	www.littlepawsdogtraining.com /dogs/german_spitz.htm (167 words)

	Dog Breeds German Spitz
		The ancestors of the German Spitz are likely Nordic herding dogs with heavy coats, such as the Samoyed.
		The German Spitz breed is quite a rarity, and it has not maintained their original popularity, even in Germany.
		However, the German Spitz would likely do fine in a home with older children, and it is an exceptional choice for a companion for the elderly.
	www.5stardog.com /dog-breeds-german-spitz.asp (582 words)

	German Spitz: Klein Information
		The German Spitz breeds descend from the Nordic herding dogs, like the Samoyed, which were probably taken to Germany and Holland by the Vikings during the Middle ages.
		The German Spitz breeds are compact and squarely built, and can be distinguished essentially on the basis of their size.
		The Spitz is protected from the harsh weather by its thick coat, which varies greatly in color, and has a dense undercoat.
	www.sidyboysfoolin.com /GermanSpitzKlein.html (446 words)

	SKKY Klein Spitz and Pomeranian Standard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		German Spitz are descendants of the stone age « Peat Dogs » (Torfhund) « Canis familiaris palustris Rüthimeyer » and the later Lake Dweller's (Pfahlbau) Spitz; they are the oldest breed of dog in Central Europe.
		(in Wolfspitz/Keeshond, Giant Spitz and Medium-size Spitz the ratio length of the muzzle to length of the skull is approximately 2:3, in Miniature Spitz and Toy Spitz approximately 2:4.).
		Black Spitz: In the fl Spitz, the undercoat and skin must also be fl and the colour on top must be a shining fl without any white or other markings.
	www.toydogs.net /english/pomst.htm (1180 words)

	German Spitz
		She may be looking for another dog, but since I showed her what a German Spitz is, she wants to learn more, and that may be the next breed she gets.
		The german spitz seems to be a predominantly european breed.
		There is an actual breed called a German Spitz, but they are quite rare, and she thinks they are so cute, and wants to know more about them.
	www.terrificpets.com /forum/4801.asp (958 words)

	History of the German Spitz Breeds.
		It is also believed that dogs with whitest coats were preferred and were probably the first to be bred from as their colour enabled the owners to distinguish their dogs from marauding wolves which scavenged for food around the villages after dark.
		They brought with them the forerunners of today's German spitz which became very fashionable and were know as 'Pomeranians' as they were believed to origionate from a place called Pommern.
		Queen Victoria was later to be a devotee to this breed too.She was known to have imported 'kleinspitze' between 3lb and 7lbs in weight.
	www.angelfire.com /ks/germanspitz/History.html (1057 words)

	((IndiaPets.com)) German Spitz (Mittel) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		also known as the Mittelspitz or the Deutsche Mittel Spitz, descends from ancient spitzes that existed during the Stone Age, and as such is a relative of the larger Keeshond, and the smaller Pomeranian.
		The Mittel German Spitz are intelligent and lively, are wonderful companions to their family, and will alert when strangers approach with lots of barking.
		The German Spitzes can be found in the works of such famous artists as Gainsborough, and of Landseer, the latter being a well-known "dog" artist.
	www.indiapets.com /dogs/breeds/gspitmit.htm (282 words)

	German Spitz
		Most kennel clubs recognise only the Klein and Mittel varieties of German Spitz and consider the Pomeranian (Zwerspitz) and Keeshond (Wolfspitz) as separate breeds.
		All German Spitz have a fox like head, double coat, highset triangular ears and a tail that curls up and rests on top of the body.
		Although the Small Spitz and the Pomeranian look alike they are not the same dog.
	www.usapetstoday.com /German_Spitz.htm (185 words)

	German Spitz Breed Information - Breeders lists - Puppies for Sale
		Characteristics: The German Spitz is intelligent, active and alert.
		The German Spitz descends from ancient spitzes that existed during the Stone Age, and as such is a relative of the larger Keeshond, and the smaller Pomeranian, and dates way back to North Germany and Denmark.
		They come in the two sizes, the Klein (German word for small) and the Mittel (German word for middle) They don't tend to do well in kennels or on their own, they are a companion dog and like to be around people.
	www.dogs4sale.com.au /Breeds/German_Spitz/Breed_Fact_Sheet.htm (399 words)

	Amazon.com: German Spitz (Comprehensive Owners Guide) (Comprehensive Owners Guide): Books: Juliette Cunliffe,Isabelle ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		One of Europes most beloved and ancient breeds of dog, the German Spitz is perfectly recognizable by American dog lovers, though its name seems mysterious.
		The German Spitz enjoys high regard as a companion dog in Europe, while in America its wide-spread acceptance has been eclipsed by popular spin-offs like the Pomeranian, Keeshond and American Eskimo Dog.
		The German Spitz has a long history, because, as a member of the European spitz group of dogs, its ancestors can be traced back to the hunter-gatherers of the Stone Age some 6000 years ago.
	www.amazon.com /German-Spitz-Comprehensive-Owners-Guide/dp/1593783256 (895 words)

	SKKY Klein Spitz and Pomeranian (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Klein Spitz, on the other hand, are divided in the German standard into three varieties: fl and brown; white; and other colors (neufarben) and compete at shows in these three varieties.
		Both breeds are shown in the FCI Group 5 or the Spitz Group.
		The first Pomeranians came to Finland in the 1930’s, whereas the Klein Spitz are a more recent arrival from the late 1980’s.
	www.toydogs.net /english/ekleinspitz.htm (304 words)

	German Spitz Information
		British breeders Janet Edmonds and Averil Cawthera brought in several Klein and Mittel German Spitz from the Continent in the mid-1970s, although they were registered as Poms in England and used in Pomeranian breeding programs.
		From this beginning, the German Spitz has been re-established in Great Britain and is now an official breed there.
		The German Spitz breeds descend directly from the profusely coated Nordic herding dogs, like the Samoyed or the Lapphund, that are so common in the North.
	www.sidyboysfoolin.com /GermanSpitz.html (370 words)

	DaVinci: Recreation> Pets> Dogs> Breeds> Spitz Group
		German, Czech, Swedish, Dutch, Danish, Italian, French, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, Japanese
		- The spitz type is sometimes called "primitive" because it is close to the original body form of the domestic dog.
		Spitz breeds are characterized by an overall wolf like appearance with the modification of a tail carried tightly erect and curled
	www.bluegrassdavinci.com /ODP/Recreation/Pets/Dogs/Breeds/Spitz_Group (106 words)

	Monique Akar Designs: Dogonit Gallery: Dog Art German Spitz
		In the Northern German plain that stretched from the Rhine to Vistula in the east and covering most of Denmark, was a very swampy area.
		There is evidence that people living from Bodensee, in Germany, to L.Ladoga (east of Leningrad) kept these dogs and, because house-dogs and herders were of the greatest use to non-nomadic people, it is believed that they set out to deliberately breed out the hunting instinct that characterizes dogs of nomads.
		Printed on ivory parchment paper, the 11" x 14" pedigree has space for 5 generations of breeding., and includes a image of a German Spitz in the right hand corner of the page.
	www.dogonitgallery.com /dog183.shtml (1933 words)

	German Spitz Statues - English Dog Breed Sculptures from Canine Fine Arts
		Original German Spitz statues created by the English sculptor John Stanbridge.
		With his keen eye, the sculptor, who is himself a dog breeder and Championship Show judge of dogs, has captured the true likeness and character of the breed.
		We send the German Spitz sculptures throughout the world and they have won acclaim for both the quality of workmanship and remarkable breed type.
	www.corsini.co.uk /fineart/german-spitz-statues.shtml (401 words)

	German Spitz Breed Information and Pictures
		Originating in Germany, the German Spitz are descendants of the ancient spitzes that are considered to be the oldest dog breed in Central Europe.
		The Giant Spitz and Toy Spitz were used for companionship and the Standard Spitz was considered more of a farm dog.
		They Toy Spitz is most commonly referred to as the Pomeranian.
	www.deardoggy.com /dog_breeds/german_spitz (272 words)

	German Spitz World - the premier site for all German Spitz enthusiasts and breeders
		German Spitz World - the premier site for all German Spitz enthusiasts and breeders
		We're a bit behind with adding the rest of the deleted data so until I find the time then it'll just have to wait for now..
		Photographs may not be used without prior permission of German Spitz World, and credits must remain intact.
	www.germanspitzworld.co.uk (134 words)

	Caoilta German Spitz Mittel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The German Spitz is an intelligent and lively breed, originally they were companion and watch dogs.
		In the late 1970s a few individuals began the move to reintroduce the original slightly bigger spitzes from the continent, they were recognised by the Kennel Club in 1985.
		Even though the German Spitz has quite a heavy coat they do not need excessive grooming, an occasional bath, a quick brush every second day and a thorough grooming every week is fine.
	www.caoilta.co.uk /spitz/index.htm (229 words)

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