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German Spitzes like to show off their tricks with the hopes of love and affection… or a snack. Once helping hands on the farm, these small fluffy companions much more enjoy the home life, today. Alert, German Spitzes like to watch out the window and let you know who’s walking by. They sure are happy dogs to have around the house! Full-grown, they typically weigh 10-50 pounds and stand 8-20 inches tall.

German Spitzs are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Only German Spitzes that haven’t been properly socialized or trained might have temperament issues toward new people and pets. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

German Spitzes love to learn new tricks and are excited to show them off any chance they get. They enjoy a daily short leisurely walk with their human companion and will go for longer, if you let them! Overall, their exercise needs are high.

You will find there are different sizes of the German Spitz: Klein (small), Mittel (standard), and Gross (giant). These are all small dogs, though, and even the “Gross” size will only grow up to 40 lbs. German Spitzes are known for their beautiful, long coat, which does require maintenance. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

German Spitzs are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. German Spitzes like most environments, even apartment settings. A small yard is ideal because they do need to get daily exercise. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.