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Compare German Spitz
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German Spitz
Small · 5–11 kg
- Intelligent
- Happy
- Independent
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- German SpitzSmall
- Typical adult height
- German Spitz23–38 cm
- Typical adult weight
- German Spitz5–11 kg
- Typical lifespan
- German Spitzfrom 12 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- German SpitzModerate: typically around an hour a day
- Energy
- German SpitzLively
- Grooming
- German SpitzDaily
- Shedding
- German SpitzTends to shed a lot
- Training
- German SpitzGenerally trainable with consistency
- Barking
- German SpitzCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- German SpitzOften adapts to flats and smaller homes
- Garden
- German SpitzA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- German SpitzUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- German SpitzSome dog experience helps
Living with others
- Children
- German SpitzUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- German SpitzVaries with the individual dog
- Cats and small pets
- German SpitzVaries with the individual dog
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.