Do Spitz dogs shed a lot?

Despite its impressive coat, the Japanese Spitz is surprisingly easy to maintain. They require a brush once a week except for when they shed their coat which is twice a year then daily brushing is required to remove the dead hair. This usually last up to a week. read more

Finnish Spitz are extremely vocal dogs, quick to sound the alarm at every new sight and sound. If you have close neighbors, Finnish Spitz are not a good choice for you. For the same reason, these dogs should never be left outside in your yard, unsupervised. read more

Any animal with hair will shed, especially those with double coats, but how much and when that hair falls out varies by breed. The Japanese spitz does not shed all the time, but the undercoat will fall out practically all at once during the course of the year. read more

To keep them warm during these ventures, they’ve got a very thick double coat that produces a lot of shed hair. #3 – American Eskimo Despite it’s name, the American Eskimo actually originates from northern Europe and is related to the German Spitz. read more