German Spitz — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

German Spitz — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The German Spitz originated in Germany and is covered by FCI Standard N° 97.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI classifies it in Group 5 (Spitz and primitive types).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Wolfsspitz/Keeshond stands 49 plus or minus 6 cm; the Giant Spitz 45 plus or minus 5 cm; the Medium Spitz 35 plus or minus 5 cm; the Miniature Spitz 27 plus or minus 3 cm; and the Toy Spitz/Pomeranian 21 plus or minus 3 cm.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a double coat: a long, straight, firm top coat standing off the body over a short, thick, cotton-wool-like undercoat.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Wolfsspitz/Keeshond is grey-shaded in colour.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed has a scissor bite with 42 teeth.