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About the German Spitz (Mittel)

The German Spitz (Mittel) is the larger of the two German Spitz sizes recognised by the Royal Kennel Club (RKC) and belongs to the Utility group. The RKC traces the German Spitz to larger spitz dogs brought from Scandinavia by the Vikings and describes the breed as the ancestor of the Pomeranian.

The German Spitz Club of Great Britain says spitz of this type were popular in Britain in the 18th century but had declined by the early 20th. A few imports in the mid-1970s revived interest, the club was formed in 1982, and the breed was recognised in 1985, gaining Challenge Certificate status in 1995.

Size and build

The Mittel stands 30 to 38 cm (12 to 15 inches) at the shoulder, and the RKC classes it as a medium-sized dog. It shares its breed standard with the Klein: a compact, short-coupled, nearly square outline, a broad, almost flat skull narrowing in a wedge to the nose, small triangular ears held upright, and a tail curled tightly over the back. Individual dogs may differ.

Coat and grooming

Under a long, straight, harsh top coat lies a soft woolly undercoat, with a pronounced frill over the shoulders and feathering on the legs and tail. The RKC suggests grooming more than once a week and confirms that the breed sheds. The German Spitz Breeders and Owners Club recommends a quick brush a couple of times a week plus a thorough weekly groom down to the skin, with daily brushing during the twice-yearly moult. Only the feet, the area under the tail and the legs below the hocks are tidied. Any colour is accepted except merle.

Exercise

The RKC puts exercise at up to an hour a day and suggests a small house with a small or medium garden, in town or country. The Breeders and Owners Club adds that a German Spitz will happily keep up on long walks and can take part in obedience, mini agility and heelwork to music.

Temperament and suitability

The breed standard calls for an intelligent, active, alert and independent dog with a happy, confident disposition and no nervousness or aggression. The Breeders and Owners Club describes a quick learner that responds to motivational training rather than force. It is a natural watchdog, quick to bark, and curious enough to squeeze through small gaps in fencing. The RKC gives a lifespan of over 12 years.

German Spitz (Mittel) health tests

For the German Spitz (Mittel), the RKC names a single screening test at Best Practice level: an eye examination under the BVA/RKC/ISDS Eye Scheme. Its Good Practice advice is to prioritise genetic diversity, for example by avoiding over-use of popular sires. The RKC suggests eye examinations for breeding dogs in the 12 months before a mating and a final examination at eight years for dogs that have been bred from.

The breed is not on the BVA's January 2026 list of breeds with known inherited eye diseases, but both UK breed clubs name retinal dysplasia and progressive retinal atrophy as eye concerns in the German Spitz. The German Spitz Club of Great Britain's code of ethics requires members to hold an eye certificate from the 12 months before mating. It also recommends litter screening, hip scoring, patella scoring and testing for von Willebrand disease; the German Spitz Breeders and Owners Club notes that a DNA test exists for the type I form. The clubs also list fitting, including idiopathic epilepsy, and paroxysmal dyskinesia, a movement disorder.

The Mittel is in Breed Watch Category 2, with judges asked to watch for visible eye irritation or discomfort, including redness, discharge and tear staining. No health test can guarantee that a puppy will stay healthy.

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

Eye testing using the BVA/RKC/ISDS Eye Scheme (RKC Best Practice)
Prioritising genetic diversity (RKC Good Practice)
Eye Scheme litter screening (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 (Mittel) breeder

A responsible Mittel breeder will have both parents eye examined under the BVA/RKC/ISDS Eye Scheme and will show you the certificates without being asked twice. Members of the German Spitz Club of Great Britain agree to a code of ethics. It requires a certificate dated within the 12 months before the mating, recommends litter screening, and says puppies must stay with the breeder until at least eight weeks old. Members also undertake to give new owners written dietary advice and the relevant Kennel Club documents, and to help rehome a dog if circumstances change.

The German Spitz Breeders and Owners Club suggests telling breeders at the start whether you want a pet or a dog you may show and breed from. The club also notes that a Mittel litter can occasionally produce a puppy that matures at Klein height. A good breeder will want to know about your working hours, neighbours, garden fencing and any children. In England, breeders producing three or more litters in 12 months and selling any of the puppies, or running a business breeding and advertising dogs for sale, must be licensed by their council.

Questions to ask a German Spitz (Mittel) breeder:

When were the sire and dam last eye examined, and may I see the certificates?
Has the litter been screened under the Eye Scheme, or when will it be?
Are the parents hip scored, patella scored or tested for von Willebrand disease?
What is the inbreeding coefficient of this pairing, and how often has the stud dog been used?
Is the puppy RKC registered and microchipped, and what support do you give after it goes home?

German Spitz (Mittel) questions

How big does a German Spitz Mittel get?

The breed standard gives a height of 30 to 38 cm (12 to 15 inches) at the shoulder. The RKC classes the Mittel as a medium-sized dog suited to a small house with a small or medium garden. The standard is an ideal, so individual dogs can fall slightly outside the range.

How much grooming does a German Spitz Mittel need?

The RKC suggests grooming more than once a week. The German Spitz Breeders and Owners Club recommends a quick brush every couple of days, a thorough groom once a week, and daily brushing when the undercoat is shed, which happens twice a year. It advises against clipping the coat.

Can a Mittel puppy grow up to be Klein size?

Occasionally. The German Spitz Breeders and Owners Club explains that the two sizes were separated relatively recently in the UK, so a Mittel litter can sometimes include a puppy that ends up in the Klein height range, and the other way round.

What health tests should a Mittel's parents have?

The RKC recommends eye testing under the BVA/RKC/ISDS Eye Scheme and prioritising genetic diversity. The German Spitz Club of Great Britain also recommends litter screening, hip scoring, patella scoring and testing for von Willebrand disease for breeding dogs.

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