German Spitz
A fluffy, alert German watchdog in several sizes, devoted to its family and quick to raise the alarm.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Medium
- Skouerhoogte
- 24–50 cm
- Gewig
- Reuns 5–20 kg · Tewe 5–18 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 13–16 jaar
- Oefening
- 45–60 min per dag
- Versorging
- 'n Paar keer per week
- Haarkleed
- Dubbele haarkleed, lank
- Kleure
- Wit, Swart, Bruin, Oranje, Wolfgrys, Room, Sabel
- Geteel vir
- Geselskap, Bewaking
- Land van oorsprong
- Duitsland
- FCI
- Groep 5, nr. 97 · Spitse en primitiewe tipes
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met ander honde | 3/5 – Matig |
| Goed met katte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 2/5 – Laag |
| Energie | 3/5 – Matig |
| Speelsheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 3/5 – Matig |
| Maklik om op te lei | 3/5 – Matig |
| Jagdrif | 2/5 – Laag |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Blaf | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Verharing | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 3/5 – Matig |
| Kwyl | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 3/5 – Matig |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 3/5 – Matig |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer hitte | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer koue | 4/5 – Hoog |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- want a loyal watchdog that stays near home
- enjoy brushing a dog
- live in a cooler climate
Dink twee keer as jy …
- have close neighbours sensitive to noise
- want a dog that greets every stranger
- live somewhere very hot
Versorging
Temperament
German Spitz are alert, loyal and lively, with a strong watchdog instinct. They tend to be wary of strangers and very devoted to their family.
Oefening
Daily walks of 45–60 minutes plus play are enough for most. They enjoy trick training, agility and rally.
Versorging
Brush the thick double coat a few times a week and daily during the seasonal moult. Never shave it.
Opleiding
Quick learners that respond to positive training. Teach a quiet cue early to keep barking manageable.
Gesondheid
Patellar luxation, eye conditions such as PRA, and epilepsy are seen, and the larger sizes can have hip dysplasia. Ask the breeder for knee, eye and hip results.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Knieskywe (patella)
- Oogondersoek
- Heupe (HD)
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
The German Spitz is one of the oldest dog types in Central Europe, kept for centuries on farms and boats as a watchdog that stayed close to home and announced every visitor. FCI standard no. 97 covers five sizes: Wolfspitz/Keeshond, Giant, Medium, Miniature and Pomeranian. This entry describes the Giant, Medium and Miniature sizes.
Spitz are affectionate, lively and closely bonded to their people, but reserved or suspicious with strangers. They are natural barkers and not inclined to wander. The long, stand-off coat looks high-maintenance but is easier to keep than it appears with regular brushing.
Het jy geweet?
Under the FCI, the Keeshond, Giant, Medium and Miniature Spitz and the Pomeranian are all sizes of one breed, standard no. 97.