Norrbottenspets

Norrbottenspets
Other namesNordic Spitz
Norrbottenspitz
Pohjanpystykorva
OriginSweden
Traits
Height Males 43–47 cm (17–19 in)
Females 40–44 cm (16–17 in)
Weight 11–15 kg (24–33 lb)
Coat Double coat
Colour White with yellow or red patches
Kennel club standards
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Norrbottenspets, also known as the Norrbottenspitz, the Nordic Spitz and the Pohjanpystykorva, is a breed of spitz type dog from Sweden. A small- to medium-sized breed with typical spitz-like features, the Norrbottenspets has traditionally been kept as a hunting dog in Northern Sweden and is closely related to similar Nordic spitz breeds such as the Finnish Spitz.

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