Norrbottenspitz
Norbotenský špic
Key facts
| FCI group | 5. Spitz and primitive types |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Sweden |
| Category | Medium |
Recognition features
- Small, slightly rectangular spitz with a tail in a high loose curl
- Pure white coat with well-defined red or yellow patches
- Alert, fearless bearing
Purpose
Small Swedish hunting spitz used on forest game, fur animals and birds; barks at game.
History
Probably descends from small Laika-type spitz living with hunters in the North Cape area since prehistory. Interest collapsed after World War II when fur prices fell and the Swedish Kennel Club declared the breed extinct, but a few true-type dogs were found on remote homesteads and the breed was re-registered in 1967.
Coat
Double coat: fine dense undercoat and hard, short, straight guard hairs; pure white with well-distributed patches in red and yellow.
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