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All about the Japanese Spitz Cute ball of white fur with pointed ears, adorable eyes, and curled tail

– that’s the Japanese Spitz, one of the most popular breeds on any dog

insurance companies’ roster of clients and for good reasons, too.

All about the Japanese Spitz

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Cute ball of white fur with pointed ears, adorable eyes, and curled tail –

that’s the Japanese Spitz, one of the most popular breeds on any dog

insurance companies’ roster of clients and for good reasons, too. The

Japanese Spitz is, after all, a lovable, loyal and affectionate companion dog

that provides happiness to its owners.

The breed is characterized by its mostly white fur, soft long hair, and

pointed muzzles as well as dark adorable eyes fringed with white

eyelashes. The double coat is thick; its outer coat stands off from its inner

coat, said double coat of which is shorter on the ears, muzzle, and legs. The

ruff of longer fur around its neck makes the Japanese Spitz look like a lion

albeit with a pointed muzzle and triangular ears.

The black colouration on its nose, pads and nails of the feet, and eyes

contrast sharply with the pure white fur but that’s part of the dog’s appeal.

Its wedge-shaped face with the large ruff around the neck makes the

Japanese Spitz look adorable especially with its large oval eyes. You will

want comprehensive dog insurance coverage just to ensure that your pet

will always be in good health via regular vet visits and, thus, maintain its

attractive appearance.

All about the Japanese Spitz

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On average, a Japanese Spitz will measure 13 inches at the shoulders. This

is a relatively small dog but don’t dismiss its size – although it is not by

nature a guard dog, it will guard its home with a fierce attitude.

The Japanese Spitz as a breed was developed by dog breeders in Japan from

the 1920s to 1930s; several Spitz breeds were crossbred for this purpose.

The breeders started with white German Spitz dogs and then with other

small white breeds in the Spitz type; the final Standard was introduced just

before World War II. Today, the breed is recognised by several dog

associations as well as providers of pet insurance as a distinct breed.

The breed is well known for its intelligent, active and loyal temperament,

which makes it easy to train in both house training and obedience training

aspects. Your Japanese Spitz will also exhibit signs of being courageous,

affectionate and devoted, all of which make it a great companion to both

kids and elderly individuals. You should provide it with plenty of human

interaction including playtime because of their sociable nature, not to

mention that doing so can prevent behaviour problems like excessive

barking.

All about the Japanese Spitz

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The Japanese Spitz is a generally healthy breed with relatively few genetic

problems. In fact, most dogs in the breed can live to a ripe old age of 10 to

16 years, thus, making it one of the longest-lived canine breeds. Common

problems include ear infections, patellar luxation and runny eyes, health

issues that a comprehensive dog insurance coverage can take care of on the

finance side.