Indian Spitz

		Indian Spitz
		He is not recognized by the F.C.I.


Origin			India
Translation			Francis Vandersteen

The Indian Spitz is available in two sizes, a smaller and a larger version. It has a long-haired coat and compact, triangular ears that are close together and high. The hair on the head is short compared with the rest of the body, but still very thick. The feet are very small, with hair between the toes. The eyes appear to be proportionately large. The tail is curled over the upper back and rests against the side of the body. Coat colors include white, brown, black and white with black spots.

The Indian Spitz is playful, intelligent and playful, alert, vocal and obedient. This bold little dog is a good watchdog, alerting owners when necessary. The Indian Spitz is not difficult to train, as long as the owner is consistent. This breed learns quickly and really likes to play. This happy dog is generally good with children and gets on well with other dogs and pets. The Indian Spitz is, in spirit, a big dog in a small dog's body. This small dog acts as the house protector and guardian. The Indian Spitz can turn into a barker if you allow it to believe it's in charge. Make sure you tell your dog enough and calm him down if he starts barking obsessively. Enthusiastic, bold, proud and affectionate towards his masters. Make sure you are this dog's firm, confident and consistent pack leader to avoid small dog syndrome, human-induced behavior problems. When dogs are allowed to be pack leaders for humans, they can develop many types of behavior problems, including, but not limited to, distrusting strangers, guarding, distressing, destroying, breaking, and even biting. These are not Spitz traits, but rather behaviors that result in a lack of human leadership. Always remember, dogs are dogs, not humans. Make sure you meet their natural instincts as animals. They need rules to follow, limits to what they are and are not allowed to do and a firm, consistent and confident pack leader, as well as daily physical and mental exercise.

This is generally a healthy breed. The Indian Spitz is good for apartment living. This breed is quite active indoors and will do fine without a yard as long as there's plenty of exercise and outings.

It's a busy little dog that will adapt to your lifestyle as long as you take the dog for a long daily walk. In addition, he will benefit from regular chances to escape to a safe area.

Indian Spitzes need to be combed and brushed regularly. They are very clean animals and should only be bathed when necessary. When the dog is moulting, use a comb with a double row of metal teeth to remove loose hair from the undercoat.

Small Indian Spitz - Height at withers : 20 to 25 cm, weight 5 to 7 kg.

Large Indian Spitz - Height at withers : 35 to 45 cm, weight 12 to 20 kg.