🐕 Nihon Supittsu (Japanese Spitz)
The Japanese Spitz is a small, lively, and elegant dog with a beautiful white coat and a playful temperament. Although independent, it is very attached to its family and loves to participate in daily activities. Its intelligence and playful nature make it an excellent companion for those looking for a dynamic and affectionate dog.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Name: Nihon Supittsu (Japanese Spitz)
- Origin: Japan (descendant of the German Spitz)
- Type: Companion and alert dog
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight:
- Male: 6-10 kg
- Female: 6-10 kg
- Height:
- Male: 30-38 cm
- Female: 28-36 cm
- Life expectancy: 10-16 years
- Exercise needs: 1.5 to 2 hours per day
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (good adaptation)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (barks often to alert)
- Obedient: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Hunter: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Calm: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (good companion for families)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (may be wary)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (reserved, may bark)
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (well adapted, provided there are regular outings)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (fur requires a lot of attention)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (affordable)
- Care frequency:
- Brushing: Frequent (2 to 3 times a week, daily during shedding season)
- Baths: Moderate (every 1 to 2 months to preserve coat texture)
- Other care: Regular cleaning of eyes, ears, and teeth
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 700-1200 €
- Coût annuel moyen (vétérinaire, accessoires, alimentation) :
🏡 Important note
The Japanese Spitz is an alert and affectionate dog, capable of living in an apartment as long as it has regular walks. It can be a bit wary of strangers and barks easily, making it a good alert dog. Its maintenance requires time due to its thick fur, but it remains relatively easy to manage on a daily basis.
With gentle and consistent training, as well as a stimulating environment, this little dynamic Spitz will become a loyal and joyful companion. 🏡🐾
