Confident, Smart, Perceptive
The Buhund, a prototypical spitz, provides a good opportunity to explain the term. Spitz are cold-weather breeds characterized by a dense coat, a tail curved tightly over the back, a wedge-shaped head, and erect, pointed ears (โspitzโ means โpointedโ in ancient German). They can โฆ
Energy
80%
Shedding
60%
Trainability
80%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
80%
Coat Type
Double coat
Weekly Brushing
dog food
Best value grain-free option โ great for active dogsโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best cooling bed โ essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
Best probiotic coat spray โ supports skin microbiome health between baโฆ
Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Seasonal shedder โ daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.
FCI Group
Group 5 โ Spitz and Primitive Types
Section
Scandinavische waak- en herdershonden
Status
recognized