White Spitz: characterization, selection and care

Small dogs prefer to start the owners of the apartments, because they do not need to allocate a lot of free space. One of the popular breeds of small dogs is the white spitz. They look very cute and mostly cause only positive emotions.

The white spitz breed is known immediately by several names. Some call it German, some - dwarf or Pomeranian. If we talk about the latter, his spitz got due to the fact that Pomerania, which is located on the shore of the Baltic Sea, is their historic homeland. However, they are engaged in breeding not only in Germany, but also in England or America.

Despite its small or medium size, the breed is descended from fairly large and hardy northern dogs. Labor breeders was not in vain. Charming white Spitz was estimated by Queen Victoria herself. It is believed that she gave the go-ahead for further work on their removal. Due to this, fluffy and cute dogs began to be called royal.

Initially, the Spitz was characterized by an optically white (cold white) color. And for a long time he enjoyed great popularity. However, animals appeared later with other shades. To date, dogs with this color are considered very rare, besides only they are allowed to show. If there are even small specks, they are immediately removed from participation.

If they are both snow-white, with a black nose and eyes, it means that their children will be those too. But if at least one of the relatives has a shade, for example, a cream, or barely noticeable spots, it means that they will appear in puppies.

White spitz looks like this:

• he has a small body;
• a small and bushy tail that fits tightly enough to the back;
• the muzzle is slightly elongated, with large and round eyes;
• ears are raised in the form of a triangle, are located relatively high;
• nose, mouth and rim around the eyes of a black color;
• feet small, placed parallel to each other;
• the hair is very thick and long, practically does not fall out, its color is perfect white;
• such animals weigh no more than 3.5 kilograms with a growth of 20-25 centimeters;
• if they are provided with proper care, they will be able to live up to 15–18 years.

There are three varieties of these cute dogs.

• Fox is such a doggy with her attractive face very similar to a fox. The tail of these animals is slightly longer than the rest of the dogs.
• In toy (toy) Spitz, the face is rather flat, and the eyes are slightly higher.
• Bear spitz are very popular, because outwardly they are similar to small cubs, as well as puppies chow-chow.

On the nature of the Spitz can say a lot of good. These are pretty cute and friendly dogs that will be great companions for people living alone. Since they have a very small size, you can carry them with you almost everywhere and everywhere. After all, these kids do not like to be lonely and always want to be close to their masters.

However, such a dog is not suitable for those families that have small children. After all, the Spitz does not like at all, if they are careless and hurt them. Such an attitude can lead to the nervousness of a small pet.However, if the children in the family are a little older and know all the rules for communicating with animals, the spitz can become a true friend for them.

Small spitz loudly and loudly bark. Therefore, if a person is very annoying, then barking must be fought since childhood. And although the animals are very small in stature, they are brave and capricious enough. So, they can pounce even on a larger dog, if they consider that it is a threat to the owner.

Such animals like walking with them on the street. If this is not done, they will be very active in the house. In addition, kids always love to be the center of attention.

Deciding to buy for yourself such a small friend, you need to approach this with great responsibility. It is best to take a puppy in the nursery. After all, most often there they are sold with pedigree, which is important for some breeders. In addition, these animals are less aggressive and well brought up.

If you make a purchase via the Internet or by ad, then there is a chance to get a bloodthirsty puppy. Spitz dogs are considered to be quite expensive dogs, but their price depends on many factors. For example, a spitz-dog will cost much more, since it can continue the race. This is especially important for those people who breed dogs.

Many people find it very difficult to choose a nickname for their friend. After all, everyone wants to give a name that will not only sound beautiful, but also like the owner, and the spitz itself. When choosing, it is necessary to take into account the fact that small dogs are formed individuals. Therefore, it is not necessary to call the boy affectionately, that is, by such a name as Zephyr or Bagel. You can come up with a more serious nickname - White, Weiss, Antares.

However, most often, when buying their pets in nurseries, the owners automatically receive along with them a document with a nickname written in it, which simplifies everything. In addition, it makes it easier to track their lineage.

Small white Pomeranian pets will be able to live a long life with proper care for them. First of all, it is necessary to provide them with due attention, regardless of whether it is an adult or another puppy. You can teach him to perform some commands. If you do this from a very early age, then literally at 4 months he will listen to his master unconditionally. And if you give the dog a lot of attention, then she will respond with great devotion. In addition, do not forget about proper nutrition.

If we talk about food, here small pets usually behave not picky. Practically everything depends on the owner himself, more precisely, on what feeds he will teach the dog. When choosing a purebred animal, you should definitely ask the seller what kind of food the puppy ate at the nursery.

You can feed the dogs and natural food, and industrial. If the dog's diet is chosen by the owner, the following products must be included in it.

• Meat, which should be 40 percent of the total diet. Giving it is best raw. It can be both beef and lean pork.
• Fresh bones.
• Fish should be given several times a week. If it is sea, then it is better to give it raw, but the river needs a little boil.
• Boiled eggs.
• Some dairy products, for example, low-fat cottage cheese or kefir.
• Various cereals. It can be buckwheat, rice, and oats.
• Boiled vegetables, as well as some greens.

It is strictly forbidden to give smoked food, any sweet or spicy.However, you can feed your pets and industrial feed. For the owner, it will be a little easier, and the spitz will get all the necessary vitamins and minerals. However, if the choice is made in favor of such feed, then they must be of the highest quality.

In addition to food, it is important to monitor the hygiene of the spitz. Since these animals have rather long hair, it is necessary to take care of it. So, once or twice a week you need to comb your pets. In addition, as they become contaminated, they need to be bathed. To do this, you can apply a special high-quality shampoo, which is designed for long-haired dogs.

Since the dogs have long hair, from time to time they may have mats. However, they are not worth pulling. To do this, it is best to use a special tool that is intended for disentangling. It should be applied very carefully on the rod and then combed out.

In addition, from time to time it is necessary to trim the dog hair. In order for the spitz to not experience any problems in everyday life, it is advisable to carefully trim the hair near the anus and between the fingers.

In addition, the spitz need to regularly trim the claws. Follow this is a must. After all, if you do not cut them in time, the dog will not only scratch the parquet - it can also harm itself.

It also often happens that white spitz have tearing of the eyes. In this case, all secretions must be removed with a cotton swab dipped in a special solution or ordinary tea brew.

In addition, from time to time it is necessary to clean the ears of your pet. It is necessary to clean them both outside and inside. If the pet behaves inadequately during such a procedure, then most likely he has problems with his ears. In this case, you must contact your veterinarian.

In addition, you need to brush your pets and teeth. After all, if this is not done, then plaque may appear, which will lead to the formation of tartar.

White spitz can easily carry out any command of its owner. However, for this they need to be trained. It’s best to start doing this from an early age so that the spitz can quickly get used to its owner. To do this, you have to independently not only feed him, but also give him water, arrange joint walks, play.

To raise such a dog, you need to use a simple, but time-tested system. First you need to teach him to nickname, then - to the place. Spitz should know him. To do this, it is necessary several times a day to bring him to the rug and repeat the "place". So he will be able to understand what this particular team means.

In addition, all the basic commands should be pronounced in a stern voice, but after the dog has completed them all, you need to praise him with a gentle voice.

If the owner wants to never have problems during walks, then you need to teach his team "next". In addition, it is best to teach him to walk only on one side. The dog must have a leash that fully corresponds to its weight and height. The leash will be able to facilitate the execution of such commands as "lie", "to me" or "sit."

To begin with, all the teams need to be fixed with various delicacies. However, when the little spitz learns, you can cancel the promotion. When raising your pet, you should not combine games with training or regular communication. Training should be held separately, so that the dog can distinguish when playing with it, and when they really want to perform some serious task.

Summarizing, we can say that the white spitz is a unique dog, which by its unusual appearance can win the love and friendship of any person. In addition, for some people, he is able to become not only a true friend, but also a cause for pride. And if you provide him with decent care and maintenance, the animal will be able to please its owners for a long time.

For details on the care and maintenance of white spitz, see the following video