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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.

The little Yorkshire Terrier thinks they're Great Danes, and like most terriers, are bold, brave, and independent. They are very intelligent and  develop deep bonds with their owners. Full-grown, they typically weigh 4-7 pounds and stand 8-9 inches tall.

Yorkshire Terriers are generally excellent with children of all ages. Because of their diminutive stature, Yorkies are well-suited to apartment life, but households with young children are not recommended unless carefully supervised. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

The Yorkshire Terrier can have most of their exercise needs met through indoor play, but they prefer a daily walk or romp in a fenced-in yard. They don't need much exercise, so don't wear your Yorkie out too much, but they will need to play with their families throughout the day. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Yorkies' coats can be a bit high maintenance, especially for those with the long, silky coat. Long coats require professional maintenance, including adding oil and wrapping the coats in rice or tissue paper, along with weekly washings. The Yorkshire Terrier has no undercoat, and they do shed a small amount. Grooming-wise, this breed is high-maintenance. Yorkshire Terriers are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Yorkshire Terriers are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Because of their diminutive stature, Yorkies are well-suited to apartment life, but households with young children are not recommended unless carefully supervised. They are fairly easy to train.