Japanese Spitz
DogSmallWeight 5–10 kgLifespan 12–16 yrs
A snow-white fluffy small spitz that is generally healthy and long-lived — knees and tear staining are the watch-items, and the white coat is high-maintenance.
Temperament: Cheerful and lively, loyal, vocal and playful
🩺 Common diseases & risks
Common
Luxating patella
Common small-dog joint issue
Common
Tear staining
Visible on white coats — wipe daily
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Allergic skin disease
Possible seasonal itching
📋 Recommended screening & frequency
- #1Knee check (annual)
- #2Eye / tear-duct check (annual)
🍚 Nutrition
Balanced small-breed food is enough; bright-coat formulas optional.
🛁 Daily care
Brush the white double coat several times weekly — heavy in shedding season.
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