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JAPANESE SPITZ

Picture of a japanese spitz
LIFE SPAN: 12-16 years
Breed Name: Japanese Spitz
Group: Northern breed
Origin: Japan
Spitz Japonais, Japan-Spitz, Spitz Japones

HISTORY

The Japanese Spitz is descended from the larger German Spitz dogs that were brought to Japan around 1920. The Japanese Spitz was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 2006.

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