spitz-type
Curly-tailed northern dog
Spitz-type describes dogs sharing physical characteristics associated with the spitz family: pointed ears, a wedge-shaped face, thick double coat, and a tail that curls over the back.
Huskies, Samoyeds, Pomeranians, and Akitas are spitz-type breeds.
The term groups dogs by appearance and ancestry rather than function: a spitz-type dog bred for cold climates.
Ears tapering to tips
- curled tailSpiral-shaped rear extension
- double coatTwo-tiered animal fur
- erect earsUpstanding animal hearing organs
- almond eyesEyes shaped like nuts
muzzle · ruff · thick fur · pricked ears · bushy tail · feathering · maskless · small ears
Compact spitz-type toy breed
- AkitaLarge Japanese dog breed
- Shiba InuJapanese breed, fox-faced
- Alaskan MalamuteArctic freight-pulling breed
- KeeshondDutch spitz with spectacles
Earth's northernmost zone
- NordicOf northern Europe
- sled dogsHarness-pulling Arctic canines
- working dogsDogs trained for tasks
- hunting dogsCanines bred for game
ancient lineage · polar regions · Scandinavia · Siberia · Japan · Germany · cold climate · indigenous
Free from external control
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- intelligentHaving mental acuity
- energeticHaving much vigor
stubborn · vocal · protective · spirited · bold · reserved · prey drive · territorial
pointed ears
Ears tapering to tips
- curled tailSpiral-shaped rear extension
- double coatTwo-tiered animal fur
- erect earsUpstanding animal hearing organs
almond eyes · muzzle · ruff · thick fur · pricked ears · bushy tail · feathering · maskless · small ears
Pomeranian
Compact spitz-type toy breed
- AkitaLarge Japanese dog breed
- Shiba InuJapanese breed, fox-faced
- Alaskan MalamuteArctic freight-pulling breed
Arctic
Earth's northernmost zone
- NordicOf northern Europe
- sled dogsHarness-pulling Arctic canines
- working dogsDogs trained for tasks
hunting dogs · ancient lineage · polar regions · Scandinavia · Siberia · Japan · Germany · cold climate · indigenous · landrace
independent
Free from external control
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- intelligentHaving mental acuity
energetic · stubborn · vocal · protective · spirited · bold · reserved · prey drive · territorial · affectionate