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Japanese Spitz
General Appearance
Profuse, pure white, stand-off coat. Pointed muzzle, triangular shaped ears standing erect. Bushy tail curled over back. Overall quality of body firm and strong, full of flexibility. Ratio of height to length, 10:11.
| Below | Average | Above | Key | |
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| Good with children | ||||
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| Lifespan | |
Below: < 10 years Average: > 10 years Above: > 15 years |
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| Location | |
Below: Town only Average: Town and Country Above: Country only |
Characteristics
Affectionate, companionable. Slightly chary at first meeting with strangers
Temperament
Alert, intelligent, bold and lively.
Head and Skull
Head medium size, without coarseness; moderately broad, slightly rounded. Skull broadest at occiput; well defined stop; forehead not protruding. Muzzle pointed, neither too thick nor too long. Lips firm, tightly closed, black. Nose round, small and black.
Eyes
Dark, moderate size, oval-shaped, set rather obliquely and not too wide apart; black eye rims.
Ears
Small, angular, standing erect. Set high, facing forward, not too wide apart
Mouth
Jaws strong with perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Neck
Strong, arched and of moderate length
Forequarters
Well proportioned and balanced. Shoulders well laid. Forelegs straight; elbows firm and tight; pasterns slightly sloping.
Body
Chest broad and deep. Ribs powerfully sprung; belly moderately firm with good tuck-up. Back straight and short. Loins broad and firm. Croup slightly arched.
Hindquarters
Well proportioned and balanced. Muscular, moderately angulated. Hindlegs parallel to each other viewed from rear.
Feet
Small round, cat-like and well cushioned. Pads black, nails preferably dark.
Tail
Moderate length, root set high, curled over back.
Gait
Light, nimble, active, energetic and very smooth
Coat
Outer coat straight and stand-off. Profuse, short, dense undercoat, soft in texture. Shorter on face, ears, front of fore- and hindlegs and below hocks. Remainder of body covered with long coat. Mane on neck and shoulders reaching down to brisket. Tail profusely covered with long hair.
Colour
Pure white.
Size
Height at shoulders: dogs: 34-37 cms (13½-14½ ins); bitches 30-34 cms (11¾ - 13½).
Excercise Requirements
Moderate
Grooming Needs
Considerable
Notes
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
