Bubbly and spirited, a German Spitz Klein is a fun, energetic and loving dog. They want to spend every day with their family, whether it be relaxing on the couch or playing in the yard.

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Bold and bright is an easy way to sum up the personality of a German Spitz Klein. They are adventurous, curious and bubbly little dogs that love getting involved in family life. Wherever you are, they want to be there too. They suffer from separation anxiety so rethink this breed if you’re out a lot as they have high demands for human interaction.

They are also incredibly intelligent and can learn lots of tricks as well as basic obedience training. Train your German Spitz Klein from a young age as they are willful and stubborn. They take well to reward training and are likely to repeat the command when treats are available. Watch your lunch or you might find bite marks in your sandwich as they are known to steal food.

Fun fact: The German Spitz Klein lineage is thought to have

descended from Nordic breeds then mixed with herding and

hunting dogs across Europe to produce the breed it is today.

It was once incorrectly referred to as a Pomeranian.

Friendly and sweet, they are great pets for children however they’re quite small so teach children to be gentle. They are noisy dogs and love to show off their bark. They are ideal pets for apartment living, if you teach your dog not to bark so much. Great watchdogs, nobody will come near your house without your dog announcing their presence.

Hole in the fence? Say goodbye to your German Spitz Klein. They love exploring and stretching their legs. They are busy and energetic dogs who thrive on daily exercise. A run in the park or game of fetch will please this dog to no end. After a jog, you’ll find your German Spitz Klein curled up on the couch having a snooze. New cat or dog? Great, your German Spitz Klein loves other animal friends. German Spitz Kleins shed little, but heavily once a year during moulting season. Groom your dog by brushing every week and ensuring there are no knots in the coat. Trim around the toes, hocks and anal area if necessary.

Scheduled six-monthly health checks and visits to the vet are important to ensure your dog is healthy and happy throughout all life stages. It’s important that together with your vet a preventative healthcare program is determined and maintained based on the individual needs of your canine companion. Overall, they are a healthy and hardy breed but some dogs can suffer from dislocation of the joints.

 

Size

A small-sized breed weighing 8-10kgs with an average height of 23-39cms.

Space

These dogs are happy to adapt to any space provided they get enough exercise.  

Energy Levels

They have high energy levels. A daily run and romp in the park is ideal.

Difficulty Of Training

They are intelligent dogs and eager to please making training a breeze. Start from a young age otherwise they can be wilful and stubborn.

Family suitability

Great family pets, loyal companions and ideal watchdogs.

Suitability to other pets

Their friendly nature means they will befriend other pets.

Need for company

They have a high need for company and enjoy being by their human’s side at all times.

Hypoallergenic dog breed?

No

Coat and grooming needs

This breed requires moderate to high maintenance. Brush their coat weekly for 30 minutes to ensure it is clean and knot free. Trim around the toes, hocks and anal area if necessary. They have a medium long coat in all colours from black to white and in shades of cream, brown, orange, sable, gold and blue.

Shedding

They shed lightly, except during moulting season.

 Tendency to bark

They have a high tendency to bark.

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