| picture |  |
| physical traits | - hearty
- strong |
| colors | - black and tan
- brindle
- particolor
- brown
- light or dark blue
- gray
- red/orange
- cream/sable/white |
| personality/ temperament | - vivacious
- extrovert
- intelligent
- cocky
- alert
- active
- spirited
- faithful
- inquisitive
- adapable
- devoted
- happy
- clever
- entertaining
- obedient
- loves to be pampered
- barks alot
- sheds
- will chal |
| maintenance/ special needs | - regular brushing
- easy to train
- keep eyes and teeth clean
- susceptible to hip dysplasia and dislocation fo the patella (kneecap) |
| nickname | - Zwerspitz
- Dwarf Spitz
- Loulou |
| origination | from Stone Age dog Canis familiaris palustris, Germany, developed in Great Britain |
| bred for | of early sled dogs then bred for royalty |
| identifying traits | walking puffball |
| height | 8.5~11 (inch) |
| weight | 3~7 (lbs) |
| ideal for | - family
- companionship
- lapdog
- apartments
- watchdog
- city or country life
- any climate |
| good with kids? | yes |
| lifespan | 15 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - akc
- saku
- ankc
- uk
- nzkc-(toy dog group)
- fci-(European Spitz dog group)
- ukc-(companion dog group)
- ckc |
| hair type | - long
- profuse
- thick
- straight
- harsh outer coat
- soft dense undercoat |