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The only breed book currently available about this elegant Nordic dog, Japanese Spitz, written by British breeder Michael P. Rule, offers his insight into and firsthand experience with this exquisite companion breed. Readable and comprehensive in its scope, this full-color book proves an ideal introduction to this Japanese beauty, whose origins trace to the early 20th century, including a history chapter illustrated by important historical photographs unavailable in any other publication. As an owner’s guide, this volume is indispensable for the information it offers on breed characteristics, selection of a puppy, house-training and obedience training, health, grooming, feeding, and much more. The volume includes 135 color photographs of spectacular Japanese Spitzen from around the world
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As with the origins of so many intriguing breeds of dog, there is no exact information about the origins of the Japanese Spitz. The breed belongs to the family of Nordic-type spitz dogs represented by many breeds throughout the world. One of the oldest groups of dogs, the spitz breeds share many characteristics, including triangular-shaped heads with small, erect, forward-facing pointed ears, and pointed fox-like muzzles. They have medium or long coats and medium-length tails, carried over their backs. The Japanese Spitz, with its plush, wintry white coat, is often referred to as "like an Arctic fox". Compared to many other spitz breeds, like the Samoyed or Japanese Shiba Inu, the Japanese Spitz is a relatively new creation, and not a "spinoff" of the larger Samoyed, as some false information might lead people to believe. We know that the Japanese Spitz is reported to have been in Japan as recently as 1920, and the first member of the breed was exhibited at a Tokyo dog show in 1921. Other spitz breed types trace their origins back thousands of years, or make such impressive claims.
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