The German Spitz are descendants of the Stone Age Dog of the Peat Moss Bogs from which the Lake Dwellers Spitz was evolved. Well preserved skeletons of this ancient dog have been found in peat bogs.

The 'Spitz' group of dogs of which the German Spitz is one is one of the most ancient breeds. Drawings have been found on Greek vases' dated about 500BC. During the late Stone Age they were called 'the dog of the lake settlement', or 'Peat Bog dogs'. Both names refering to the location of where skeletal remains were found i.e. Germany, Central Europe and Scandinavian countries.

During the 1700's White German Spitz became very popular in British Society. In the 1800's several paintings by Gainsborough depicted the White German Spitz. The German Spitz were also used in circuses because of their intelligence and devotion.

Interest in the German Spitz was revived during the 1970's several were imported from the continent. The German Spitz Club was formed in 1979.

Disposition

The German Spitz is easy to train, is attentive, alert, has lots of energy and is very loyal. He is distrustful of strangers which makes him a good watch dog. He is a very suitable companion for the house.

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