White Spitz: characteristics, selection and care

Owners of apartments prefer small dogs, because they do not need to allocate a lot of free space. One of the most popular breeds of small dogs is the white Spitz. They look very cute and mostly cause only positive emotions.

The breed of white Spitz is known immediately under several names. Some call it German, some call it dwarf or Pomeranian. If we talk about the latter, his Spitz got thanks to the fact that Pomerania, which is located on the shores of the Baltic Sea, is their historical homeland. However, they are bred not only in Germany, but also in England or America.

Despite its small or medium size, the breed came from fairly large and hardy northern dogs. The work of the breeders was not in vain. Queen Victoria herself appreciated the charming white spitz. It is believed that it was she who gave the green light to further work on their removal. Thanks to this, fluffy and cute dogs were called royal.

Initially, Spitz was characterized by optically white (cold snow-white) color. And for a long time he was very popular. However, a little later animals appeared with different shades. To date, dogs with this color are considered very rare, and besides, they are only allowed in exhibitions. If there are even small specks, they are immediately removed from participation.

If they are both snow-white, with a black nose and eyes, then their children will also be so.But if at least one of the relatives has a shade, for example, cream, or barely noticeable spots, it means that they will appear in puppies.

White Spitz is as follows:

• he has a small body;
• a small and fluffy tail that fits snugly enough on the back;
• muzzle slightly elongated, with large and round eyes;
• the ears are raised in the form of a triangle, located relatively high;
• nose, mouth and rim around eyes black;
• paws are small, placed parallel to each other;
• the coat is very thick and long, practically does not fall out, its color is perfect white;
• such animals weigh no more than 3.5 kilograms with a height of 20–25 centimeters;
• if they are provided with proper care, they will be able to live up to 15-18 years.

There are three varieties of these cute dogs.

• Fox - such a dog with its face is very similar to a fox. The tail of these animals is slightly longer than the rest of the dogs.
• In toy Spitz, the muzzle is quite flat, and the eyes are slightly higher.
• Bear Spitz are very popular, because outwardly they are similar to little cubs, as well as Chow Chow puppies.

About the character of Spitz can say a lot of good. These are pretty cute and friendly dogs that will be great companions for people living alone. Since they are very small in size, you can carry them with you almost anywhere and everywhere. After all, these babies do not like to be lonely and always want to be near their owners.

However, such a dog is not suitable for those families that have small children. After all, Spitz absolutely dislikes them if they are treated carelessly and offend them. This attitude can lead to nervousness of a small pet. However, if the children in the family are a little older and know all the rules for communicating with animals, then the Spitz can become a real friend to them.

Little Spitz barks loudly and loudly. Therefore, if a person is very annoying, then barking must be fought from childhood. And although the animals are very small in stature, they are quite brave and wayward. So, they can attack even a larger dog if they consider that it poses a threat to the owner.

Such animals like to walk with them on the street. If this is not done, then they will be very active in the house. In addition, kids always love to be in the spotlight.

Having decided to make such a little friend for yourself, you need to approach this with great responsibility. It is best to take a puppy in a kennel. Indeed, most often there they are sold with a pedigree, which is important for some breeders. In addition, such animals are less aggressive and well-bred.

If you make a purchase through the Internet or by ad, then there is a chance to get an unclean puppy. Spitz dogs are considered quite expensive dogs, but their price depends on many factors. For example, a female Spitz will cost much more, as she will be able to continue the genus. This is especially important for those people who breed dogs.

It is very difficult for many to choose a nickname for their friend. After all, everyone wants to give a name that will not only sound beautiful, but also like the owner and the Spitz himself. When choosing, it is necessary to take into account the fact that small dogs are formed personalities. Therefore, it is not necessary to call the boy affectionately, that is, by such a name as Marshmallow or Bagel. You can come up with a more serious nickname - White, Weiss, Antares.

However, most often when buying their pets in nurseries, the owners automatically receive with them a document with the nickname recorded in it, which simplifies everything. In addition, it makes it easier to track their pedigree.

Small white Pomeranian pets will be able to live a long life with proper care. First of all, it is necessary to provide them with proper attention, regardless of whether he is an adult or even a puppy. You can teach him to execute some commands. If you do this from a very young age, then literally at 4 months he will listen to his master unconditionally. And if you give the dog a lot of attention, then she will respond with great devotion. In addition, do not forget about proper nutrition.

If we talk about food, then here small pets usually behave picky. Almost everything depends on the owner himself, more precisely, on what kind of food he will teach the dog. When choosing a thoroughbred animal, you must definitely ask the seller what food the puppy ate in the kennel.

Dogs can be fed both natural feeds and industrial feeds. If the dog’s diet is selected by the owner himself, the following products must be included in it.

• Meat, which should be 40 percent of the total diet. Giving it is best raw. It can be beef or lean pork.
• Fresh bones.
• Several times a week it is necessary to give fish. If it is sea, then it is better to give it in its raw form, but the river needs a little boil.
• Boiled eggs.
• Some dairy products, for example, low-fat cottage cheese or kefir.
• Various cereals. It can be buckwheat, and rice, and oats.
• Boiled vegetables, as well as a little greens.

It is strictly forbidden to give smoked meats, any sweet or spicy. However, you can feed your pets and industrial feed. For the owner it will be a little easier, and the Spitz will receive all the necessary vitamins and minerals. However, if the choice is made in favor of such feeds, then they must be of the highest quality.

In addition to nutrition, it is important to monitor the hygiene of the Spitz. Since these animals have a rather long coat, they must be looked after. So, once or twice a week, you need to comb your pets. In addition, as they become dirty, they need to be bathed. To do this, you can use a special high-quality shampoo, which is intended for long-haired dogs.

Since the coat of dogs is long, occasionally they may appear tangle. However, they should not be pulled out. To do this, it is best to use a special tool that is designed to unravel. It must be applied very carefully to the cleaver, and then combed out.

In addition, from time to time it is necessary to trim the dog's hair. In order for the Spitz to not experience any problems in everyday life, it is advisable to carefully trim the hair near the anus and between the fingers.

In addition, Spitz need to regularly trim their claws. This must be monitored. After all, if you do not cut them in time, then the dog will not only scratch the parquet - it can also harm itself.

It also often happens that white Spitz has tearing of the eyes. In this case, all the secretions must be removed with a cotton swab dipped in a special solution or ordinary tea leaves.

In addition, from time to time it is necessary to clean the ears of your pet. They need to be cleaned both outside and inside. If a pet behaves inappropriately during such a procedure, then most likely he has problems with his ears. In this case, you should consult a veterinarian.

In addition, you need to brush your pets and teeth.After all, if this is not done, then plaque may appear, which will lead to the formation of tartar.

White Spitz can easily carry out any command of his master. However, for this they need to be trained. It is best to start doing this from an early age so that the Spitz can get used to its master faster. To do this, you need to independently not only feed him, but also drink, arrange joint walks, play.

To raise such a dog, you need to use a simple, but time-tested system. First you need to accustom him to a nickname, then - to the place. Spitz must know him. To do this, several times a day, bring him to the rug and repeat the "place". So he will be able to understand what exactly this team means.

In addition, all basic commands must be pronounced in a strict voice, but after the dog has completed them all, you need to praise him in an affectionate voice.

If the owner wants to never have problems while walking, then you need to teach him the team "next." In addition, it will be best to teach him to walk only on one side. The dog must have a leash that is fully consistent with its weight and height. The leash can facilitate the execution of commands such as "lie", "to me" or "sit".

To begin with, all teams need to be fixed with various goodies. However, when the little Spitz assimilates them, you can cancel the promotion. When raising your pet, do not combine games with training or regular communication. Training should take place separately, so that the dog can distinguish when they play with him, and when they really want him to perform some serious task.

Summing up, we can say that the white Spitz is a unique dog, which alone can win the love and friendship of any person with its unusual appearance. In addition, for some people, he can become not only a true friend, but also a reason for pride. And if you provide him with decent care and maintenance, the animal will be able to please its owners for a long time.

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