What Are There Grooming Requirements / Do They Get Hot / Should I Clip My Dogs Coat in Summer?
What Sort Of Temperament Do They Have?
How Will They Get On With Other Dogs/Cats?
Are There Any Litters Due/Ready?
What Are Their Grooming Requirements?
Despite its long pure white coat the Japanese Spitz is a low maintenance
breed. Contrary to most people's expectations and beliefs their coat is
very easy to look after. Because, due to its texture/silky component,
mud and dirt fall off or can be brushed out very easily. They only need
to be brushed Once A Week. They shed their coat twice a year. The shedding
will usually only last one week and the dead hair is easily brushed out.
In between shedding times you will not get any hair loss so about two
weeks in the year you will need to brush them daily to help remove the
dead hair. Some people save the hair and have it spun to knit with.
Do They Get Hot?
Yes they do, like we all do on thoes 30+ degree days but as they have
a double coat it acts as insulation against the heat and the cold. Nature
has provided them with this insultation to cope with extreme tempretures.
Dogs also pant to keep themselves cool and as long as they have a shaded
spot in the yard with fresh water they will be fine.
Should I Clip My Dogs Coat in Summer?
No you should not clip their coat as you will destroy their natural insulation. Leave them as they are and ensure that they have fresh water every day and that they have somewhere in the back yard that provides them with shade and where the breeze can flow through.
What Sort Of Temperament Do They Have?
The Japanese Spitz are a family dog. They thrive on human companionship. They are an intelligent breed always eager to please, each dog developing its own personality. In temperament, they are alert, intelligent, bold and lively. They tend to be wary of complete strangers that rush up to them without formal introduction. They prefer a gentle approach, after which you have a friend for life.
The are characterized by their great courage, affection and they are devoted companions. They are small enough to enjoy being a lap dog, but let it be said, at their discretion, for despite these qualities are nevertheless of an independent nature with a will of their own.
How Will They Get On With Other Dogs/Cats?
As a companion dog the Japanese Spitz should be familiarised with other household pets at an early age; it will then live happily and reliably with them. They can have a dominant nature and when introduced to a household with other breeds they may very quickly become "The Boss" even over much larger breeds.
They do not need lots of exercise, but they are an active breed and enjoy being taken for a walk. Because they are an active breed the are on the go and tend to run off their energy that way. If they are bored they can be mischievous like all breeds really.
The Japanese Spitz is a family dog seeming to thrive on the different attention and affections from each family member. Although they will choose one family member as their leader and bond more closely with that person. A young puppy (3-12months) could be a "handful" for children under the age of 5 without adult supervision. Having said that, they also make an excellent and loving companion for a single person.
Are There Any Litters Due/Ready?
Check under the Litters Tab for more information or Email me at shannon@japspitz.com