Dog breeds Group 5 - Section 4 FCI – European Spitz

In the section 4 you will find dog breeds from the countries Germany and Italy.

Central European dogs were (and in part they still are) watchdogs or herding dogs and usually do not display distinctive hunting behavior. The Nordic Hunting Dogs, listed in section 2 of the group 5 FCI, are in contrast to these hunting dogs.

Today, the Spitz is available in many different sizes (of 18 to 55 shoulder height cm) and in many different colors (black, white, orange, cloud gray, brown, piebaldo, black and tan with many shades).

There is no close genetic relationship between European Spitz and asian, apart from the Spitz of Eurasia and Japan.

The FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) recognize 337 races and each one is ‘property’ from a specific country, where it had its origin. All of them are included in 10 Groups under one registration number, a section number and a group number.

Standard – classification FCI

Group 5: Spitz and primitive types.

Section 4: European Spitz

1 Keeshond

FCI 97 . European Spitz

Origin: Netherlands
Character: active and smart
Weight: 25 - 30 kg
Height: 44 - 50 cm..

Even today the Keeshond is a breed known for its faithfulness and loyalty.

Are «Wolfsspitz» and «Keeshond» identical?

This question repeatedly leads to

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2 Pomeranian

FCI 97 . European Spitz

Origin: Germany
Character: Territorial and independent
Weight: 1.4 to 3.2 kg
Height: 18 to 22 cm.

The Pomeranian very active, independent, Intelligent, brave and loyal.

The Pomeranian (Deutscher Spitz;, Pomeranian Lulu or Deutscher Zwergspitz) is a

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3 German Spitz

FCI 97 - European Spitz

Origin: Germany
Character: cheerful, jovial and affectionate
Weight: 3 - 20 Kg
Height: 22 - 40 cm.

The hair German Spitz requires certain care, especially for exhibitions.

The Spitz It is one of the German domestic dog breeds

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4 Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz)

FCI 97 . European Spitz

Origin: Germany
Character: Attentive, lively, docile, affectionate
Weight: 15-20 kg
Height: 46 cm ± 4 cm.

Although I do not necessarily suspect it at first glance, the Grossespitz (Giant or Large Spitz) it is also extremely robust and weather resistant.

While the

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5 Mittelspitz (Standard or Medium Spitz)

FCI 97 - European Spitz

Origin: Germany
Character: Intelligent, curious and energetic
Weight: 7 – 11 kg
Height: 34 cm ± 4 cm.

The Mittelspitz (Standard or Medium Spitz) is by nature a bit like the old guard dog.

The Spitz, officially called «Spitz

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6 Kleinspitz (Miniature or Small Spitz)

FCI 97 . European Spitz

Origin:
Character: Loving and caring
Weight: 5 – 10 kg
Height: 20 cm ± 2 cm.

The Kleinspitz (Miniature or Small Spitz) he is a loving and attentive dog, that is very people-oriented.

The little Spitz (Kleinspitz) It is a variety

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7 Volpino Italiano

FCI 195 - European Spitz

Origin: Italy
Character: Cheerful and playful
Weight: 3 to 5 Kg
Height: 25 to 30 cm.

Despite the temperament of Volpino Italiano, and its small size, It is a very committed and energetic dog. Cheerful and playful and

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