JAPANESE SPITZ — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information Breed Description
Breed Registries:	Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Non-Sporting Group American Kennel Club (AKC) - Not recognized United Kennel Club (UKC) - Northern Breeds The Kennel Club (U.K.) - Utility Group Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) - Group 5: Spitz and primitive types
Height:	Males are approximaly 30 cm at the withers and females are slighly smaller.
The Japanese Spitz (Nihon Supittsu) is believed to be descended from white German Spitz dogs which were brought to Japan during the 1920s. In 1925, two pairs of white Spitz were imported from Canada and, until around 1936, others were imported from Canada, the U.S., Australia and China. Eventually, cross-breeding produced the breed as he is known today and the breed standard was established by the Japan Kennel Club in 1948. The Japanese Spitz is a small to medium dog with a profuse pure white coat, dark eyes and lips. Typical to the Spitz breeds, he has a tail curled over his back and prick ears. He is alert, intelligent, active and friendly in nature. Bred specifically as a companion dog, the Japanese Spitz enjoys spending time with his family and is not a dog to be left alone for extended periods of time. TOP Health Issues: If you are considering the adoption of a Japanese Spitz puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.) Additional Health Resources: Health Information from the Kuvasz Club of America Health and Nutrition — Canada's Guide to Dogs growing section on several health and nutrition related issues. Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHip) QuickCare Pet Insurance Programs TOP Breed Standards: CKC Breed Standard UKC Breed Standard (Revised 1 January 2009) The Kennel Club (U.K.) Breed Standard FCI Breed Standard No. 262 / 16. 06. 1999 / GB TOP Grooming Information: Grooming — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes tips, articles and information covering all aspects of dog grooming along with a listing of Groomers from across Canada. TOP Training: Training Resources: Training — For information on training your Japanese Spitz, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada. Training Tools & Equipment Choose from a wide variety of items from Dogwise.com TOP Additional Information: Clubs, Sports & Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on several dog sports and activities as well as listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada. (For breed specific clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.) Working Dogs — Dedicated to the working dog. This section includes tributes, information on various dog jobs, and listings of organizations from across Canada.