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SPITZ–TYPE DOGS

Nordic Spitz Norwegian Buhund

HEIGHT 17–18in (42–45cm) HEIGHT 16–18in (41–46cm) Red
WEIGHT 18–33lb (8–15kg) WEIGHT 26–40lb (12–18kg) Red, wheaten, and wolf-sable coats may
LIFE SPAN 15–20 years LIFE SPAN 12–15 years have black mask, ears, and tip to tail.

This small, light spitz is Sweden’s national dog. Its local This medium-sized, agile farm dog was once used to
name, Norbottenspets, means spitz from the county of guard against bears and wolves. Today the breed thrives
Pronounced
Bothnia. It was once used to hunt squirrels and, when it has plenty of exercise and constant training. stop
more recently, game birds. A bright-eyed, A sharp barker that molts heavily twice a year, this
Foxlike head
bushy-tailed dog, the Nordic Spitz is with typical dog may not be ideal for
tan markings Long, thick, harsh
not difficult to train, but requires a house-proud owner. topcoat with soft,
woolly undercoat
regular exercise.
Tightly curled tail
Compact carried over back
body
Triangular,
Erect, erect ears
black ears
Black
White

Short, Wheaten
straight coat Lighter
Well-defined underparts
tan patch on
hindquarters

American Eskimo Dog

HEIGHT Miniature: 9–12in (23–30cm); Toy: 12–15in (30–38cm); Standard: Over 15–19in (38–48cm)
WEIGHT Miniature: 7–11lb (3–5kg); Toy: 11–20lb (5–9kg); Standard: 20–40lb (9–18kg)
LIFE SPAN 12–13 years

Despite its name, this is not a true Eskimo breed, but was White
developed in Germany and probably brought to the US by Long guard hairs
form topcoat
German settlers in the 19th century. Once seen performing
tricks in traveling circuses, the American Eskimo Dog is
a fast learner and eager to please. The breed comes in
three sizes: toy, miniature, and standard.

Round, black-
rimmed eyes
Triangular, erect, slightly set well apart
blunt-tipped ears

Jet-black
lips

Profuse ruff at
MINIATURE TOY neck and chest

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