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116 GUIDE T O BREED S

JAPANESE SPITZ

SUITABLE FOR SMALL HOMES, THIS SOCIABLE AND CONFIDENT SPITZ LOVES EXERCISE KC

Height range Although the Japanese Spitz looks like a miniature version of the Samoyed Small ears
12–15 in (30–37 cm) (see p.106), there is no evidence that the two have a common descent. The carried erect
Weight range breed was developed in Japan, and the popularity of
11–22 lb (5–10 kg)
this bright and energetic
Profuse, long,
Life span Over 12 years little dog has spread pure white coat
Origin Japan worldwide. Persistent
barking is characteristic
but can be controlled
with training.

Strong, muscular,
heavily furred
hindquarters
Small, round,
black nose

Long mane
covers neck
and shoulders
Small, round,
catlike feet
EURASIER

THIS FAMILY-LOVING DOG IS A LITTLE RESERVED WITH STRANGERS BUT NOT EASILY PROVOKED KC

Height range A modern and still rare breed, the Eurasier was created in Germany in Harsh-textured
19–24 in (48–60 cm) the 1960s from crossing the Russian Samoyed (see p.106), Chow Chow (see topcoat
Weight range p.113), and German Wolfspitz (see p.118). A good companion dog,
40–71 lb (18–32 kg)
it is even-tempered and
Life span Over 12 years calm but watchful. It
Straight,
Origin Germany readily forms close strong back
family bonds.

Triangular,
erect ears
Other colors

Collar of
Any color longer hair
Coat should not be all
white, liver, or with
white patches.
Fawn coat with
black hairs

Dark face
mask

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