Abyssinian Sand Terrier is a medium breed from Africa, known for being happy in cold weather, good with kids, highly trainable.
Silky Spitz
Der seltene Seidenspitz ist ein Zwerghund und wurde in Deutschland gezüchtet. Hans Räber schreibt unter Berufung auf Ludwig Beckmann, Richard Strebel und Leopold Fitzinger, dass die Rasse offenbar durch Kreuzungen von Zwergspitzen mit Maltesern oder anderen Bichonrassen entstanden sei. Der Seidenspitz war ein zierlicher, feingliedriger Zwerghund, reinweiß ohne gelblichen Anflug, hatte das lange seidige Haar des Maltesers und die Stehohren des Spitzes, eine gut pigmentierte schwarze Nase und ebensolche Augen. Sie hatten in etwa die Größe des Zwergspitzes. Um die Hunde dem Spitz ähnlicher aussehen zu lassen, wurde an den Pfoten, Ohren sowie im Gesicht die Behaarung getrimmt. Bereits um 1880 galten Seidenspitze als höchst selten und beinahe ausgestorben. Räber berichtet, dass es bis kurz vor dem Ersten Weltkrieg nur noch eine Züchterin gegeben hat. Der Seidenspitz war zu der Zeit bereits nicht mehr als Rasse anerkannt.
Breed snapshot
Core facts to help you understand this breed quickly.
Size
Medium
Life
Unknown
Group
Working
Origin
Unknown
Origin map
Trace Silky Spitz back to its recorded origin and see nearby breed context.
Origin map unavailable
This breed is recorded as Unknown, but this guide does not have a precise map coordinate for it yet.
Breed details
Origin, reference source, and next steps for comparing this breed with others.
How to read this breed profile
Start with the breed snapshot, then compare the care, activity, size, and temperament signals against your home. If the breed looks close but not exact, use compare or matchmaker to weigh it against similar dogs.
Photos from real Silky Spitz families
Add your dog's best shot to this breed page. We keep owner uploads fast with responsive WebP sizes and review every photo before it goes live.
Loading pet photos...
Related breeds
If this breed is close but not quite right, these dogs may be worth comparing next.
Similar feel
Adirondack Pointing Dog is a medium breed from kanakoira, known for being happy in cold weather, good with kids, highly trainable.
Afghan mastiff is a medium breed from Afganistán Afganistán, known for being happy in cold weather, good with kids, highly trainable.
Afghan Spaniel is a medium breed from Afganistan, known for being happy in cold weather, good with kids, highly trainable.
Similar but calmer
Sapsari is a medium breed from South Korea, known for being good with kids, happy in cold weather, highly trainable.
Chinese Chongqing Dog is a medium breed from China, known for being protective, great in heat, light on shedding.
Continental Bulldog is a medium breed from Switzerland, known for being good with kids, not a big barker, easy for first-time owners.
Olde English Bulldogge is a medium breed from United States, known for being good with kids, protective, not a big barker.
Similar with lower grooming demand
Patti is a medium breed from India, known for being great in heat, protective, good with kids.
Tangkhul Hui is a medium breed from India, known for being protective, happy in cold weather, good with kids.
Taiwan Dog is a medium breed from Taiwan, known for being highly trainable, protective, great in heat.
Chinese Chongqing Dog is a medium breed from China, known for being protective, great in heat, light on shedding.
Same group, smaller size
Norrbottenspets is a small breed from Sweden, known for being happy in cold weather, highly trainable, easy for first-time owners.
Telomian is a small breed from Malaysia, known for being happy in cold weather, light on shedding, good with kids.
Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a small breed from Denmark, known for being easy for first-time owners, good with kids, apartment-friendly.
Next steps
If you like this breed but are not sure it fits your home, compare it with a few alternatives.
Interesting links
Jump into the dog hub, atlas, rare breeds, games, collections, and comparison tools.