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spitz

DEFINITIONS OF: spitz

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n any of various stocky heavy-coated breeds of dogs native to northern regions having pointed muzzles and erect ears with a curled furry tail

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Samoyed, Samoyede
Siberian breed of white or cream-colored dog of the spitz family
Pomeranian
breed of very small compact long-haired dogs of the spitz type
chow, chow chow
breed of medium-sized dogs with a thick coat and fluffy curled tails and distinctive blue-black tongues; believed to have originated in northern China
keeshond
a spitz-like dog having a shaggy greyish coat and tightly curled tail originating in Holland
Type of:
Canis familiaris, dog, domestic dog
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
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