FRIDAY LEISURE AND ECOLOGY

Spitz Breed and its Origins

By: Mark Cua

Characteristics:

This Breed of Dog is characterized by long, thick, and curly tail,often white fur, pointed ears and nose. 

Origin of the Breed:

The Origin of the Breed is from East Asia and Arctic. Latin name "Canis Pomeranus".  Spitz is the combination of wolf and Dog (Wolf's Cousin) mated together. Considered as the oldest breed of dogs. 

It migrated from Siberia to Mongolia and Manchuria. Later transported by humans to Japan. It is the ancestor of Chow chow and Akita Inu. 

Description and Story behind:

Spitz are used as working dogs for hunting, herding, and pulling sleds. Smaller

breeds like the spitz was used in Scandavia to hunt birds and small animals. Three of the large spitz type are Alaskan Malamute, Canadian Eskimo Dog, Promenarian and Greenland Dog. 

They are used to pull sleds until the 19th century. 

This is called National Dog of Netherlands. They are affectionate, loyal, energetic and pet. They are also called "Smiling Mouths".