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Giant Spitz
Versatile format, balanced qualities
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Très élevé
Coat
Noir, brun et blanc.
Maintenance
Élevé
Training
Moyen
The Large Spitz (in German Grossspitz or Großspitz) is a size variety of the German Spitz, a dog breed originating from Germany. It is the second largest variety; it admits three coat colors: black, brown, and white.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Très élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Élevé
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium format (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3Very high energy level — plan for at least 1.5+ hours of daily exercise minimum.
- 4Regular grooming — brushing 3 to 5 times a week.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Giant Spitz
Origins & history
A story told
The German Spitz probably descends from dogs of the Stone Age peat bogs. The dwarf variety, more commonly known as the Pomeranian, became popular with the aristocracy from the 18th century onwards. In France, only the dwarf spitz is known, and the first large spitz is inscribed for the first time in the French book of origins (LOF) only in 1986.
Character
Daily temperament
The German Spitz is described in the FCI standard as alert, lively, and attached to its master. It is easy to train although wary of strangers. The hunting instinct is absent. It is neither fearful nor aggressive.
Physical
Breed standard
The large spitz follows the standard of the German Spitz, which admits five sizes. The large spitz represents the largest size. All German Spitz have a body that fits within a square, with a tail set high and carried rolled on the back. The head is wedge-shaped and recalls that of a fox with lively eyes of medium size and dark color; small triangular ears positioned close together. Unlike the smaller varieties, the large spitz must be equipped with all its teeth. The standard specifies that for the large spitz, the ratio between the length of the muzzle and that of the skull is approximately two-thirds. All German Spitz have a double coat: as covering, a long, stiff, and spread hair, and as undercoat a sort of thick and short wadding. This double coat does not cover the head, ears, nor the front faces of the limbs and feet, covered with short and dense hair resembling velvet. The German spitz has an impressive ruff like a mane and a plumed tail. The large spitz admits three colors:
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Black: the undercoat and skin are dark in color. The color is lacquered black without trace of white and without any marking. Brown: it is a uniform dark brown. White: pure white, without any shadow, without any yellowish tint on the ears.
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Giant Spitz of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of giant spitz (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a giant spitz ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a giant spitz ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Giant Spitz
Is the Great Spitz suited to apartment living?+
How much exercise per day does a Great Spitz need?+
What is the life expectancy of a Great Spitz?+
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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