What has to be considered with care?
The abundant coat and farm dog characteristics place certain demands on dog lovers interested in a Giant Spitz.
Grooming is on the agenda
As primitive as this breed may be, its owners should take some pleasure in grooming. The soft coat of young dogs in particular requires plenty of combing and brushing. Even adult Giant Spitzes should be thoroughly brushed every few days.
Make grooming a ritual from when your dog is a puppy. If your dog associates brushing with something positive, the shared grooming sessions will strengthen the bond between you and your Giant Spitz.
This breed likes being outdoors whatever the weather, which you should also allow. Unfortunately plenty gets stuck in the thick coat and when it gets wet, the Giant Spitz brings a lot of dirt home. So you should be prepared for that.
Regarding dirt, this is of course more visible on white dogs than on black or brown ones. Nevertheless, it’s often sufficient to brush out the dried dirt. You should only give your Giant Spitz a bath in exceptional cases.
For dog lovers with a large property
The Giant Spitz feels happiest in the countryside. It’s the ideal dog for living on a farm or an estate with a large property, which it will lovingly guard. An apartment in a block of flats could become problematic due to its love of barking alone.
Despite their good guard dog qualities, these friendly canines need a family connection and aren’t suitable for living outdoors solely as watchdogs!
This breed gets on wonderfully with children, if small children are gently accustomed to living with a dog. Living with cats is often all the more harmonious the earlier the Giant Spitz has had positive experiences with felines. The breed is also considered ‘poultry-friendly’ – an important quality for farm dogs! However, you cannot assume the same devotion towards small pets like guinea pigs.