Indian Spitz
Also called Pista, Pisha dog
From India, developed from German Spitz dogs brought by the British.1
At a glance the quick version
Wikipedia is the only source found; these figures seem heavy for the stated height, so treat them with care.
Coat and looks how to spot one
double coat
A fox-faced spitz with small upright ears, a plumed tail over the back and a fluffy double coat. It looks like a larger Pomeranian with a somewhat shorter coat.1
Personality what they are like
Bright, lively and eager to learn, with a reputation as one of the easiest family dogs to house-train and live with.1
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Moderate: daily walks and play keep it content.1
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Brush regularly, more often when it sheds heavily in warm months, and bathe about once or twice a month.1
Home where they are happiest
Bred to handle India's heat better than its European ancestors, and adapts well to flats and houses.1
Company who they like around
A people-focused companion that fits well into family life.1
The story where it all began
British residents brought German Spitz dogs to India in the 19th century, and local breeders shaped them to cope with the hot climate. The Indian Spitz became hugely popular in the 1980s and 1990s, when import rules made foreign breeds hard to get.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- Kennel Club of India
- Wikipedia places the breed in the utility group; no FCI recognition.1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Indian Spitz. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- BrushingDaily during heavy sheddingevery 3 days
- Double coats insulate against cold and heat, so shaving is not recommended
- Bathevery 10 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery 3 weeks
- Ear checkevery 2 weeks
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery day
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 10every year
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- Indian Spitz, Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for all fields
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.