The Spitz Klein is the second smallest representative among the German lace. It is characterized by its affectionate and friendly nature. These characteristics make the Kleinspitz an excellent family dog.
The Spitz Klein is one of the five well-known varieties of the German Spitz. Apart from the Pomeranian, it is the smallest representative of the breed. Spitz are an old breed of dogs, whose ancestors were probably kept several centuries ago.
In the beginning, the Spitz Klein was mainly spread in the Mannheim area. This circumstance led to the fact that he was partly also called Mannheim Spitz.
Due to changes in agriculture and the disappearance of horse-drawn carriages, the then widespread Spitz lost more and more importance, so that the Spitz Klein also became increasingly rare.
In the meantime, however, more and more dog lovers appreciate the small, adaptable four-legged friend. According to the puppy statistics of the VDH, the birth rate of the Spitz Klein has recently been around 150 to 250 animals per year.
With a shoulder height of 24 to 30 centimetres, the Spitz Klein is a small dog. Its weight, for which the breed standard does not make a binding specification, is correspondingly low. As a rule, a Spitz Klein weighs about 4.5 kilograms.
Apart from its size, the Spitz Klein resembles the other varieties of the breed. It has a pointed muzzle as well as small, triangular ears and dark, almond-shaped eyes. His cheeky expression is cheeky and reminds a bit of a fox.
The coat of the Spitz Klein consists of dense undercoat and long, protruding topcoats. On the neck it forms a characteristic mane. Its tail is also densely coated.
The breed standard allows the Kleinspitz to have the coat colours black, brown, white, orange and grey cloud. But other colours are also permitted.
The Spitz Klein is a loyal and attentive companion. It has a strong waking instinct and reliably indicates to its owner any conspicuous features in its environment.
The Spitz Klein is spirited and curious. He is neither aggressive nor timid. The upbringing and teaching of smaller tricks is uncomplicated thanks to his extraordinary intelligence and his high willingness to learn.
The Spitz Klein strives to please his owner and prefers to spend his time close to his family. The contact with children is unproblematic, which makes him an excellent family and companion dog.
However, frequent barking of the Spitz Klein can occasionally be a problem, especially in a rented apartment. With a little practice, however, this habit can be broken quite well.
The Spitz Klein is adaptable and feels very comfortable even in a small city apartment. Nevertheless, he is not a dog that is satisfied with short walks.
Sufficient employment opportunities are very important for the Spitz Klein. Apart from thinking tasks, one or the other dog sport is also very well suited to keep the compact four-legged friend busy mentally and physically.
Obedience, dog dancing or agility are possible here, provided that the obstacles are adapted to the size of the dogs. In addition, the Spitz Klein can easily be inspired to learn smaller tricks.
Under good husbandry conditions the Spitz Klein easily reaches an age of 14 to 15 years. But even though he is basically considered a robust and healthy dog, there are some breed-typical diseases that prospective owners should know about.
As long as alopecia does not occur, the coat of the Kleinspitz is surprisingly easy to care for, considering its length. Regular brushing is sufficient in most cases to prevent the hair coat from becoming matted.
In addition to attention and employment opportunities, nutrition plays an important role in the well-being of the Spitz Klein. A healthy dog food without cereals and artificial additives is the best way to ensure a nutrient supply in line with requirements.
We recommend to feed the Spitz Klein with our wet food favorite menu. This tasty food is available with lamb, chicken or as a hypoallergenic insect-based variant. The latter is ideal for dogs with feed allergies and intolerances.
In order to optimally support the health of the Spitz Klein, it may also be advisable to supplement the diet with special food supplements as required.
With the well thought-out nutritional concept from Bellfor, you have everything you need for the appropriate care of your Spitz Klein.