The Dansk Spids has probably existed in Denmark for many years. It has lead a very anonymous and unnoticed existence under names such as samoyed-spitz, wolf-spitz and Greenland-spitz.
For the most part it lived as a “children’s dog” on farms in Jutland and in the cities with the townsmen and businessmen. In 1988, the Danish Kennel Club took initiative to gather and muster as many examples of the breed as possible. This led to a preliminary registration and breed standard based on the individuals that were approved for breeding.
Mentality
It is a kind, tolerant and sociable breed around people as well as other animals. It is vigilant and somewhat prone to barking. Within the family, it is loving, very devoted and always an enthusiastic playmate for the children. This breed can be a bit reserved towards strangers. It is an unpretentious breed, that enjoys life as a treasured companion dog.
Needs
The Dansk Spids thrives in close contact with people. It very much enjoys exercise and meaningful activities without being particularly demanding.
Activity level and andler proximity
This breed always has and still does serve as a combination of farm- and companion dog. Its inclination to hunt is very contained and it is unlikely to stray. This breed generally stays in close proximity to its territory and family.
Coat and grooming
The lustrous, semi long coat has a soft and thick undercoat and protects the dog well in all kinds of weather. It must be brushed thoroughly once a week to reduce shedding to the two transitional periods in spring and autumn. A bath two to three times annually works wonders.
Tips and tricks for learning and handling
The upbringing and teaching of manners rarely causes challenges as long as it is initiated early and with kind consequences. This breed is quick-witted and enjoys solving a number of tasks, so with energetic and varied training it is suitable for many different kinds of dog sports.
Appearance and size
The height at the withers is approximately 43-49 cm for males and 39-46 cm for females. A Dansk Spids weighs 12-18 kg. The colour from white to a biscuit/cream tinge.
Breed registration statistics
Below you can find the registration statistics for the Dansk Spids in the Nordic countries from 1990 onwards.
| | Denmark | Finland | Iceland | Norway | Sweden |
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| 2015 |
19 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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| 2010 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|---|
| 2005 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|---|
| 2000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|---|
| 1995 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|---|
| 1990 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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