Spitz information
HISTORY:
The original name that represents this breed was "Dwarf Spitz / Pomeranian" or "German Dwarf Spitz" which over time, however, was changed to "Pomeranian" in common jargon.Today it is defined as a companion dog and it is allowed to have it exhibited at beauty contests, events etc.The social status of this breed is quite high since in the early 1800s this breed spread to the homes of many artists (such as Michelangelo, Mozart, etc.) and noble families.It is mostly bred in Europe and America, although it is found anywhere in the world.This breed descends from the Large Spitz which developed thanks to the spread of its ancestor in Europe, Asia and America in prehistoric times. This information is based on the discovery of bones and cave paintings.Queen Victoria fascinated by this breed decided to make it even smaller and more pleasant, so she founded a special kennel in which the best breeds were selected in Pomerania. He subsequently mated a Spitz with a Volpino Italiano creating the so-called "Volpino di Pomerania".Thanks to his intelligence he has also been one of the main attractions of the circus in the past years. Later he became a show dog for his elegance and beauty.
FEATURES:
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German Spitz Dwarf Small size, maximum 22 cm in height and 3 kg in body weight. It has small dimensions, a thick hair, a small head and a muzzle in proportion to it. Small ears surround the skull, also having a strong musculature that supports the very agile and fast paws .
He has a fantastic sense of smell and hearing; it is characterized by its very strong, cheerful, loyal, cheering character and it can be considered a perfect daily companion for those who have the opportunity to play with it and keep each other company. He is very breezy and intelligent, loving and looking for affection. There are COLORS: white, brown, black, orange, gray, cream, red. They usually have a single or two-tone color.
POWER SUPPLY:
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It varies according to the life stage of the dog, the food must be adequate and at specific times each day. From 30 days onwards, semi-liquid meals can be offered and puppies must eat 5 times a day (including mother's milk and external foods) up to two months of life. From three to six months, we start with more substantial meals 3 times a day.
From six months to a year they are reduced to 2 and then move on to only 1 meal a day.
We recommend a diet based on croquettes to which a small portion of wet food is added.
AVOIDsnacks, sweets, table foods, salty and spicy foods.
BONE -> they can be dangerous so opt for buffalo leather ones
COUPLING:
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The female, like the male, reaches fertility between the eighth and the tenth month of life, even if mating is recommended after the puppy's two years of age and after one year for the male.The estrus of the female can also last fifteen days and it is necessary to avoid any contact with other male dogs since it could not be completely finished and the female could be fertilized again.During and after pregnancy, mineral and vitamin supplements are recommended.It is important for born puppies to start nursing instantly. Around day 15 the puppies' eyes open and hearing begins to manifest.
The constant in the MAINTENANCE OF THE BEAUTY AND CARE OF THE DOG can be handled quite easily, especially to consider if you want to have your dog compete in beauty contests. Brush the dog to keep the coat clean and shiny, thus loosening any knots. The use of a dry shampoo is more effective and recommended with the possible presence of a pesticide in the spring and / or autumn months. The nails should be periodically shortened to prevent them from curling. The daily walk is highly recommended to avoid obesity and keep the joints trained.Cleaning the teeth from tartar is a task that should usually be entrusted to the veterinarian, while tracheal collapse, renal failure and baldness are problems that can be found in very adult age. therefore it is good to provide for frequent checks.