1. a dog of a breed having a thick coat, pointed ears, and a tail that curls over the back

Examples

• The German spitz is known for its fluffy double coat.
• Our spitz loves to play in the snow during winter.
• The Pomeranian is a small type of spitz breed.
• Japanese spitz dogs are typically white in color.
• The spitz’s pointed ears give it an alert expression.
• Many spitz breeds were originally used for hunting and sledding.