What is Japanese Spitz?
[[Image:JapaneseSpitzPhoto1 - hiro.jpg|thumb|Japanese Spitz]] The {{nihongo|'''Japanese Spitz'''|日本スピッツ|Nihon Supittsu}} is a small to medium breed of dog, mainly used as a [[companion dog]] (although they can be used as a watchdog). [[Standard|Standards]] (requirements) usually vary across the world for these dogs. Developed in Japan during the 1920s and 30s, they were [[Breeding|bred]] by breeding some [[Spitz (dog)|Spitz]] type dog breeds. The breed is recognized by most kennel clubs except the [[American Kennel Club|AKC]]. It is a new breed, however it is growing in popularity due to their good temperament ([[behaviour]]). These dogs are known for being smart, easy to [[Training|train]], and good with children. They can be protective of their owner(s), hence why they can be good watchdogs. They can bark if people they do not know enter their [[territory]]. [[Category:Dog breeds originating in Japan]] [[Category:FCI breeds]]