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Japanese Spitz

Also known as Nihon Supittsu.

Related breedCavalier King Charles Spaniel1926 to 1945 · United Kingdom

Japanese Spitz at a glance

Origin
Japan
Appeared
1920 to 1948 (well documented)
Family
Small Spitz
Type
Spitz
Size
Small
Life span
12 to 16 years
Recognised by
FCI, KC
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 262

The name. Named for Japan and the spitz type.

Same familyChinook1917 to 2013 · United States

Family and relatives

Same eraGoldendoodle1969 to 1992 · United States

Place in time

The Japanese Spitz appears 1920 to 1948 (well documented), in the Modern Era, when 67 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Japanese Spitz is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.