Non-Sporting

German Spitz (Small)

Kleinspitz size; compact companion, expressive and alert.

German Spitz (Small)
Apartment-friendlyEasy For First-time OwnersHighly Trainable
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Size
Toy
Life
13-15 years
Group
Non-Sporting
Origin
Germany

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Reviewed 2026-04-13

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