Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Group: Spitz type Height: 24-26 inches Weight: 75- 119 lbs Life span: 11 – 15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may be aggressive What is the origin of the Akita? The Akita comes from the island of Honshu in the Akita region in […]
Spitz Type
Swedish Elkhound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Sweden Group: Spitz type Height: 22-26 in. Weight: 66 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may show dominance with other dogs What is the origin of the Swedish Elkhound? Also known as the Jamthuind, the Swedish Elkhound, a Spitz-type dog, dates […]
Finnish Spitz
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Finland Group: Spitz Height: males 16-19 in., females 14-17 in. Weight: males 27-33 lbs., females 23-27 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: some may be dog aggressive What is the origin of the Finnish Spitz? When early tribes of people crossed […]
American Eskimo Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Spitz type Height: 14-15.5 inches Weight: 15-30 lbs Life span: 13-17 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the American Eskimo Dog? German Spitz dogs are descended from dogs of the Stone Age and are the oldest […]