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About the German Spitz (Klein)

The German Spitz (Klein) is the smaller of the two German Spitz sizes that the Royal Kennel Club (RKC) recognises, and it is shown in the Utility group. The RKC traces it to larger spitz dogs brought from Scandinavia by the Vikings and calls it the ancestor of the Pomeranian. The German Spitz Breeders and Owners Club says it was popular in Britain as the Pomeranian in the 18th century, before the Victorians miniaturised it. A few enthusiasts began reintroducing the bigger type from the Continent in the late 1970s, and it was recognised in 1985 in two sizes, Klein and Mittel.

Size and build

Klein and Mittel share one breed standard and differ only in height. A Klein measures 23 to 29 cm (9 to 11.5 inches) at the shoulder. The standard asks for a compact, almost square dog with a wedge-shaped head, small erect ears set high, and a tail curled tightly over the back. Individual dogs may be slightly larger or smaller.

Coat and grooming

The Klein has a double coat: a soft, woolly undercoat beneath a long, harsh, straight outer coat, with a frill over the shoulders and feathered legs and tail. It is not a trimmed breed; only the feet, the area under the tail and the legs below the hocks are tidied. The RKC suggests grooming every day and notes that the breed sheds. The Breeders and Owners Club explains that the whole undercoat comes out twice a year, and advises never clipping the coat off. Any colour or combination is allowed except merle.

Exercise

The RKC puts exercise needs at up to an hour a day and rates the Klein as suitable for a flat with a small or medium garden, in town or country. The Breeders and Owners Club adds that it will keep up on long walks and needs its mind kept busy to avoid boredom.

Temperament and suitability

The standard describes the German Spitz as intelligent, active and alert, with a happy, even disposition, a streak of independence and devotion to its family. The Breeders and Owners Club notes that it tends to bark at anything new or unusual, especially if the habit is allowed to form. Young children must handle such a small dog gently, and gardens need secure fencing because the breed can slip through small gaps. The RKC gives a lifespan of over 12 years.

German Spitz (Klein) health tests

The RKC breed page lists one screening test for the German Spitz (Klein): an eye examination under the BVA/RKC/ISDS Eye Scheme, at Best Practice level, and the RKC Health Standard (August 2026) includes the same test. At Good Practice level, the RKC asks breeders to prioritise genetic diversity, for example by checking the inbreeding coefficient of a planned litter. It recommends eye examinations within the 12 months before mating. The German Spitz is not on the BVA's January 2026 list of breeds with known inherited eye diseases, but the scheme is open to all dogs.

The German Spitz Club of Great Britain lists retinal dysplasia (including the multifocal form), progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), patella luxation and fitting, including idiopathic epilepsy, among its health concerns. The German Spitz Breeders and Owners Club names PRA and retinal dysplasia as the main eye concerns. The first club's code of ethics requires an eye certificate from the 12 months before mating and recommends litter screening, hip scoring, patella scoring and testing for von Willebrand disease. The BVA does not run a patella scheme.

The Klein is in Breed Watch Category 2: judges are asked to look for visible eye irritation or discomfort, such as redness, discharge or tear staining. Health testing lowers risk but cannot guarantee a healthy puppy.

Health tests and schemes for the German Spitz (Klein):

Eye testing using the BVA/RKC/ISDS Eye Scheme (RKC Best Practice)
Prioritising genetic diversity, for example with the RKC inbreeding coefficient calculator (RKC Good Practice)
Eye Scheme litter screening of puppies (German Spitz Club of Great Britain recommendation)
Hip scoring under the BVA/RKC Hip Dysplasia Scheme, patella scoring and testing for von Willebrand disease (German Spitz Club of Great Britain recommendations)
Breed Watch: Category 2

Choosing a German Spitz (Klein) breeder

A careful Klein breeder should show you a current eye certificate for both parents under the BVA/RKC/ISDS Eye Scheme, and ideally the litter screening certificate for the puppies. The German Spitz Club of Great Britain's code of ethics requires members to breed only from RKC-registered dogs free of breeding endorsements, not to mate a bitch before she is 12 months old, and not to let puppies go before eight weeks. The club's breeder referral page also advises always seeing a puppy with its mother.

The German Spitz Breeders and Owners Club notes that the two sizes were separated fairly recently in the UK, so a Klein-sized puppy occasionally turns up in a Mittel litter, and the other way round. A straightforward breeder will say so rather than promise an exact adult height. Expect questions in return about time at home, barking and neighbours, children and garden fencing. In England, anyone who breeds three or more litters in 12 months and sells any puppies, or runs a business breeding and advertising dogs for sale, needs a council licence and must show the licence number in adverts.

Questions to ask a German Spitz (Klein) breeder:

Can I see current eye certificates for both parents, and were the puppies litter screened?
Have the parents been hip scored, patella scored or tested for von Willebrand disease?
What is the inbreeding coefficient of this mating?
How tall are the sire and dam, and what size do you expect the puppies to be as adults?
Will the puppy be RKC registered and microchipped, and do you hold a council breeding licence?

German Spitz (Klein) questions

What is the difference between a German Spitz Klein and a Mittel?

They share one breed standard and differ only in height. A Klein measures 23 to 29 cm at the shoulder and a Mittel 30 to 38 cm. The RKC rates the Klein as suitable for a flat and suggests daily grooming, while it lists the Mittel as a medium dog suited to a small house.

Is a German Spitz Klein the same as a Pomeranian?

No. The RKC treats them as separate breeds: the German Spitz is in the Utility group and the Pomeranian is in the Toy group. The RKC describes the Pomeranian as bred down from the German Spitz, which is why the two look alike.

Do German Spitz Kleins bark a lot?

They can. The German Spitz Breeders and Owners Club describes the breed as a natural watchdog whose first reaction to anything new or unusual is often to bark, especially if the habit is allowed to form. Early training helps, but it is worth considering if you have close neighbours.

What health tests should a Klein's parents have?

The RKC recommends an eye examination under the BVA/RKC/ISDS Eye Scheme within the 12 months before mating, and asks breeders to prioritise genetic diversity. The German Spitz Club of Great Britain also recommends litter screening, hip scoring under the BVA/RKC scheme, patella scoring and testing for von Willebrand disease.

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