Overall
Japanese Spitz is presented in the source record with notes about its overall build, balance, and general proportions.
Japanese Spitz
Japanese Spitz is a dog breed classified here as a small breed originating from Japan and commonly described as a companion dog.
SizeSmall
Price1200-3000元
Origin日本
Life span11-14年
Full name
Japanese Spitz
Alias
Japanese Spitz
Price
1200-3000元
Size
Small
Origin
日本
Life span
11-14年
Height
30-38cm
Weight
30-38cm
Role
Companion Dog
Care
Easy to Raise (77% of voters)
Intelligence
第121名
Coat length
长毛犬
Scored traits
Clinginess
1
Barking
1
Friendliness
2
city_adaptability
3
Shedding
3
Grooming need
1
Odor level
1
cold_tolerance
1
Drooling
1
Trainability
4
exercise_need
4
heat_tolerance
4
Appearance and notes
Coat
The source record describes the coat texture, density, and grooming-related features of Japanese Spitz.
Color
The source record lists the common coat colors and markings seen in Japanese Spitz.
Head
The source record outlines the head shape, skull structure, and facial proportions of Japanese Spitz.
Eyes
The source record notes the eye shape, spacing, color, and expression expected in Japanese Spitz.
Ears
The source record describes the ear set, ear carriage, and ear length of Japanese Spitz.
Nose and Muzzle
The source record includes notes on the nose, muzzle, lips, and bite-related features of Japanese Spitz.
Tail
The source record describes the tail set, carriage, and overall tail shape of Japanese Spitz.
Chest
The source record describes chest depth, rib spring, and front-body structure in Japanese Spitz.
Neck and Topline
The source record includes neck length, topline, shoulder connection, and overall front-body balance for Japanese Spitz.
Forequarters
The source record outlines shoulder structure, foreleg alignment, and forequarter strength in Japanese Spitz.
Hindquarters
The source record outlines rear angulation, muscle development, and hindquarter movement in Japanese Spitz.
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