Scientific name Canis lupus familiaris Origin India Colors Black, White, Brown | Lifespan 10 – 14 years Higher classification Dog | |
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Breed status Not recognized as a standardized breed by any major kennel club. Notes Recognized by The Kennel Club of India (KCI). Temperament Playful, Vocal, Athletic, Kind, Active, Intelligent Similar Rampur Greyhound, Rajapalayam, Istrian Coarse‑haired Hound, Kyi‑Leo, Sporting Lucas Terrier | ||
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The Indian Spitz is a spitz-type dog breed belonging to the Utility Dog group. It is very similar to the German Spitz in appearance but is roughly 1.5-2.5 inches shorter at the withers and weighs around 10-15 lbs less.
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- Behavior
- Differences between the Pomeranian and Indian Spitz
- Roles in the Movies
- References
The Indian Spitz was one of the most popular dogs in India in the 1980s and the 1990s when India's import rules made it very difficult to import dogs of other breeds.
The Indian Spitz is often called Pomeranian though the two breeds are very different. Both breeds belong to the Spitz family, along with the Elk-Hound, German Spitz, Samoyed, Finnish Spitz, and many others.
The Indian Spitz was introduced in India by the British who began breeding them from a stock of German Spitzes. Years of breeding produced the ideal dog suited for the plains of India and capable of withstanding India's sultry climate. These spitzes resembled Samoyeds and German Spitzes but had less thick coats and were smaller in size- ideal for the conditions.
Not recognized by any major Kennel Club, The Indian Spitz is identified as a separate Indian Breed by the Kennel Club of India. These clubs have been working to establish the Indian Spitz as a separate breed at the other Kennel Clubs across the world.
Generally Indian Spitzes are divided into Smaller Indian Spitz/Lesser Indian Spitz (Roughly 5–7 kg [11–15 lb] in weight and 22–25 cm [8 1⁄2–10 in] at the withers) and the Greater Indian Spitz (Roughly 12–20 kg (26–44 lb) in weight and 35–45 cm (14–17 1⁄2 in) at the withers). The Indian Spitz is generally Milk White but can also be found in solid colours like Black, Dusky Brown and sometimes (very rarely) - a hybrid of black and white (like the Dalmatian).
Lifespan is between 10–14 years. Some have been known to live up to 16 years of age.
Behavior
The Indian Spitz is an extremely bright and active dog breed. While it is adaptable to living in a small apartment, it can also thrive in a large farmhouse with equal ease. It is also counted among one of the most intelligent dog breeds. It can easily learn various tricks in less than the average time, and has an unique ability to understand human intentions. Its diet is also extremely adaptable- and can include anything from milk, rice and yogurt to a diet of rice and chicken.