November 24, 2009
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POINTING NORTH
A number of breeds from the far north are collectively called spitz dogs. Spitz is German for “pointed,” in this case referring to a pointed muzzle. Other characteristics shared by spitz-type dogs are prick ears, a thick double coat, a bushy curled tail, and a robust and confident personality.
Huskies, Norwegian Elkhounds, Akitas, and Pomeranians are all spitz dogs.
From my "page a day calendar" on dogs...
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My brother had an American Eskimo named Cassidy. He died this summer at 16. (Cassidy, not my bro). I think Eskimos are also called spitz.
@DeliaD - Yes i would agree with you...they are very fesity little white dogs and I am sure Cassidy is missed....that is a good age.
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