Related breedBichon Frisé1300 to 1933 · Belgium, FranceGerman Spitz at a glance
- Origin
- Germany
- Appeared
- 1400 to 1899 (likely)
- Family
- Small Spitz
- Type
- Spitz
- Size
- Small
- Life span
- 13 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, KC, AKC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 97
The name. German spitz, "pointed", for its muzzle and ears.
Same familyKurī1250 to 1300 · New ZealandFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Keeshond, Pumi, Pomeranian, Indian Spitz, American Eskimo Dog, Japanese Spitz
Sister breeds
Same family: Small Spitz
Pomeranian, Eurasier, Japanese Spitz, Volpino Italiano, Danish Spitz, Indian Spitz
Same time, same continent
Beagle, Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Borzoi, Bracco Italiano, Briard
Same eraStandard Schnauzer1400 to 1880 · GermanyPlace in time
The German Spitz appears 1400 to 1899 (likely), in the Late Middle Ages, when 53 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the German Spitz is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
