Klein German Spitz
The Klein German Spitz appears to be smiling at all times! One of the best breeds you can keep as a family pet, the German Spitz Klein loves being involved in the family. Be it going out for long hikes, or playing a game of catch or just sitting home, snuggled up at your feet, the Spitz will do whatever it takes to show the family how much he/she loves them.
The German Spitz dogs are easy to train, especially if you use motivational techniques. There will be rare occasions when you might encounter some willfulness on his part, but as long as you don’t resort to rough handling, it’s nothing that can’t be solved. Their alert nature makes them excellent watchdogs; it’s in their nature to be suspicious of every stranger. But once German Klein Spitz knows that the intruder poses no danger, they’re quite willing to make friends and be sociable.
The German Klein Spitz come with a lot of energy and require daily exercise to help expend this energy. They love long walks and hikes and will steadily accompany you on all your outdoor adventures. An absolute delight with other house pets, the Klein Spitz will have no problem adapting to a second house pet, but it is advised that you raise both the pets together. Immensely protective towards children, they love kids and would be wonderful companions just as long as the children don’t handle them roughly.
Appearance:
- Average Height: 9-11 inches
- Average Weight: 18-22 lbs
Care & Health:
Grooming: The German Spitz’s coat needs an occasional brushing, however a daily brushing routine is advised if you want to control the amount of lose hair all over the house.
History:
The dog that invaded Europe with the Vikings, Klein German Spitz are a very old breed of Nordic herding dogs’ descent. In the 18th century, they were introduced to England and for as long as a century, they grew there in popularity, along with the Pomeranians; after World War II, the Klein German Spitz became a rare breed. In the United States, they are loosely classified with the American Eskimo Dog.
Coton De Tulear
The Coton De Tulear is one of the most clownish pets you can have. They love to shower love on their family and in turn receive it, especially in the form of kisses and caresses. A family dog that wants to be involved with the family, the Coton De Tulear becomes very attached to their owners. The Coton De Tulear will be more than happy to sit in your lap or trot alongside you or snuggle at your feet.
Fairly easy to train, they are quick to learn and even though they are known to be stubborn, they listen well with motivational techniques involving treats and rewards. Even though they are an indoors dog, you might experience some difficulty in housebreaking them. Usually a friendly breed, the Coton De Tulear can shy away from people if they’re not in the habit of meeting visitors while growing up.
The Coton De Tulear dogs make good watchdogs but not-so-good guard dogs. If they sense an intruder, they will immediately bark and sometimes, growl or grunt; but once they stop barking, they’ll go and make friends with the intruder, thereby not making them ideal as guard dogs. The Coton De Tulear dogs are excellent around children and adapt really well around other pets, especially dogs.
The Coton De Tulears are always ready to play and perform tricks if that will make their owners happy. When it comes to their exercise, a daily walk is all they need and if you have an enclosed backyard, to run around in. They love to swim, which can also be a wonderful form of exercise for them and their stamina allows them to follow you steadily while you cycle, if you’re looking for a companion.
Appearance:
- Average Height: 10 to 12 inches
- Average Weight: 12-15 lbs
Care & Health:
– Grooming: The Coton De Tulears need an occasional brushing to avoid any tangles and collecting all the dead hair.
History:
“Coton” is French for cotton and the breed, Coton De Tulear is said to have been given this name because of its cotton-like fur! Hailing from the island of Madagascar, the Coton De Tulear is related to the Havanese and the Bolognese. Although the details are a little foggy as to when the breed landed in Madagascar, they were soon the most preferred pets and a symbol of wealth amongst families in Tulear. Known as the ‘Royal Dog of Madagascar’, the breed was just recently registered with the United Kennel Club of England, and is becoming an increasingly popular pet outside his native land.
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