Deciding on a dog breed means you can budget and prepare for its arrival, but knowing which breed you want doesn’t mean all your decisions are over.
You’ll have to find the right breeder and also decide on the colour of the dog you want. This might not seem like a big priority, but you should ensure you are happy with the individual dog you choose.
This article will look at the Japanese Spitz colour options available to you. The relatively new breed is a playful dog known for being high-spirited, friendly, and loyal. With few health problems, it can make a great family pet for first-time owners because of its ability to pick up training.
The most common coat colour is pure white, while white is the primary colour, some Japanese Spitz may display slight cream or biscuit shades, especially in younger dogs.
Most breeds offer a wide and varied range of colours to choose from, but you won’t have too much choice with Japanese Spitz dogs or with other Spitz breeds in general. This can be a good thing, though, if you aren’t good at making up your mind!
The breed standard for a Japanese Spitz dog is white. The dog has a thick undercoat, and its outer coat is excellent at repelling most dirt. They have a pointed muzzle and triangle-shaped ears, as well as black eye rims and a black nose. Runny eyes can stain the white facial fur, though.
While a white coat is standard, it is also possible to find black Japanese Spitz dogs.
Brown coats are also an option with the Japanese Spitz breed and are much less common than the breed’s standard white fur dogs.
Japanese Spitz can also come with a mixed-colour coat type, typically black and white, with no set pattern.
Only the pure white Japanese Spitz is recognised by the Australian National Kennel Council, and this is also true of the American Kennel Club (AKC) and Japanese Kennel Club. While some other colours are available, they are not recognised as being the breed standard.
These dogs have a thick coat with a medium length that has relatively straightforward grooming needs as long as they are brushed regularly with a pin brush.
They are known as an affectionate dog breed that makes a great companion dog or family pet, meaning they are easy to groom! As well as a black nose, this breed typically has black paw pads and nails.
While you might get a wider choice of colour with other dogs, the Japanese Spitz breed standards state they should be white. If you are not as concerned about your dog meeting the standards of Kennel clubs or your local breed club, choosing another colour can be an option.
The coat of a Japanese Spitz puppy won’t change too much between being a puppy and an adult, with adults having a thick double coat.
The coat of a Japanese Spitz will be short on the ears, the top of the head, the forelegs, and beneath the hocks. The undercoat should be short but dense, and the outer coat should have more volume to its fur. They have a thick, feathery curled tail.
When searching for Japanese Spitzes, dealing with responsible breeders is essential. These beautiful small dogs are available in a few colours that are sure to make them stand out at the dog park, but different kennel clubs agree that the white Spitz is the only acceptable breed standard.
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