The Indian Spitz is a small to medium-sized dog. It has a wedge-shaped head with pricked-up ears and almond-shaped eyes that are dark in color. The nose and lips should match the color of the coat, either black or brown depending on whether it is black, white, golden, or cream-colored.
The neck is muscular and slightly arched. The back is level with a deep, broad chest. The tail is set relatively high, carried over the back, and has a slight curl at the end. It should not reach below the hocks.The front legs are straight. Hindquarters are muscular with well-rounded thighs that are let down to flat feet. Dewclaws on the hind legs are usually removed.
The Indian Spitz is a versatile, energetic breed that is easy to train and makes an exceptional companion. It has a happy disposition and gets along well with children and other dogs.
It can be independent but is affectionate with its family. This spitz loves human attention and craves activities such as games, walks, or tricks to keep it busy. It makes an alert watchdog but is not aggressive with strangers.
The Indian Spitz has a coat of medium length that comes in solid colors of black, white, gold, and cream, sometimes spotted or particolored. This breed does not have an undercoat.
The coat should be soft and silky with a full ruff around the neck, mane in males, and feathering on legs, ears, and tail. It sheds very little if brushed daily or weekly for about fifteen to twenty minutes. Indian Spitz dogs are born with adult coats that take two to three months to come in.
The grooming routine for the Indian Spitz consists of a weekly brush, bath when it is needed, and regular nail trimming. Dry shampoo can be used if there are no baths available. Teeth should be brushed at least two to three times each week, and ears need to be cleaned daily or as often as advised by a veterinarian.
Eyes should be cleaned regularly with a damp cloth to prevent tearing, and hair from the corners needs to be plucked out every week.
The life expectancy of an Indian Spitz is 12-16 years. The most common problems can include hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, cryptorchidism, and progressive retinal atrophy (PRA).
The average height of an adult Indian Spitz is 12-18 inches, and the average weight is 7-16 pounds.A healthy Indian Spitz should have clear, bright eyes free from discharge. The nose should be calm and moist with small, rounded ears that fold over slightly. The coat should be clean, glossy, and free of tangles. The gums should be pink with teeth meeting in a scissors bite.
The Indian Spitz is recognized by most major kennel clubs, including the American Kennel Club (AKC), United Kennel Club (UKC), and the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC). Since it is a relatively unknown breed, it is not yet part of the American Rare Breed Association (ARBA) or the Foundation Stock Service of the Animal Health Trust.
The Indian Spitz can be found in dog shows and is occasionally seen in obedience competitions. This breed makes an excellent companion, but it is also trained to compete in other activities such as flyball and agility.
It is also bred for work in the military and police forces due to its intelligence, obedience, and athleticism. This spitz has been used as a sled dog, tracking dog, and ratter.
The Indian Spitz was developed in India by the Maharajas, who sought out specific traits to suit their temperaments and lifestyle. They were used to taking part in local dog shows held each year. Several names have known this spitz, the Indian Spitz, the Pomeranian Husky, and the Vostok Spitz.
The breed was discovered by British merchant sailors who took them back with them to Europe, and it became a famous show dog there in the early 1900s. The Indian Spitz was divided into two varieties in the 1960s; one with a tail and one without. Currently, they are still divided, but there is also no longer any difference between them.
The first dogs to come to North America came over with Canadian soldiers during World War II, but it wasn’t until the early 1990s that the breed really became popular.
This breed is intelligent, lively, affectionate with its family, and very athletic. It loves to run, jump, play with other dogs, and participate in canine sports such as agility. This spitz is good-natured, even-tempered, and loyal to their owner but needs to be socialized when it is young so that they are not aggressive towards other animals or strangers.
The Indian Spitz was developed in India by the Maharajas. It is a small, active spitz used as a companion and watchdog on their large estates. Several different names have known this breed, including the Indian Spitz, the Pomeranian Husky, and Vostok Spitz.
The breed was brought to Britain in the 1930s and became famous as a show dog and companion. The Indian Spitz was divided into two varieties in the 1960s; one with a tail and one without. Currently, they are still divided, but there is no difference between them.
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