Norrbottenspets

This small Nordic Spitz-type dog has a stocky, compact physique.

His physical constitution is dry and strong. He is very harmoniously built and has well developed muscles.

His general gait is regular and flexible, allowing you to perceive his true physical power.

Height

Between 42 and 46 cm (16.54 to 18.11 inches) for the male
Between 42 and 46 cm (16.54 to 18.11 inches) for the female

Weight

Between 11 and 15 kg (24.25 to 33.07 pounds) for the male
Between 8 and 12 kg (17.64 to 26.46 pounds) for the female

Color

All coat colors are allowed, but preference is given to white with yellow patches or white with red-brown patches.

Hair

His short, harsh, rather close coat has a fine, very dense undercoat.

It is shorter on the front parts of the limbs, as well as on the skull, but longer on the thighs and around the neck.

Morphology

His head has a moderately broad flat skull and a well defined stop.

His dark brown, almond-shaped, medium-size eyes are very bright.

His stiff, erect ears are slightly larger than average. They are set high and have a slightly rounded tip.

His nose is always black. His tail, like all Spitz, is carried in a circular arc and is curled rather loosely, the tip barely touching the side of the thigh.

According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group , section and is #