FLORENTINE SPITZ

The Florentines called this dog the Cane de Quirinale, while the Romans still know it as the Quinnal dog. It is a breed that shares its origin with other spitz, which lived its heyday in the XVII century when it was protected by nobility and that still enjoys prestige and admiration inside and out of Italy.

PHYSICAL TRAITS of the FLORENTINE SPITZ
It is medium sized, it has a solid body that stands at 27 to 30 cm in height and between 5 and 7 cm in weight; the females, as most canine breeds, are 2 cm shorter, with a weight proportional to its height. The head is pyramidal, with a bulky skull and a well defined stop; it has a pointy muzzle, typical in the spitz, and a black nose. The V shaped ears are short and erect; the eyes are medium sized and dark ochre, and are naturally very open. The tail, always coiled over the back, is covered in abundant, thick and very long fur. The rest of the fur is also very long/abundant, straight and hollow, forming a beautiful gorget that covers the shoulders, part of the chest and neck, pure white or reddish tawny.

TEMPERAMENT AND ADAPTATION of the FLORENTINE SPITZ
It is a perfect company dog, despite it being nervous and impatient when something disturbs it, character traits that soften noticeably with a good education. Its joy and affection push them towards the family, especially to the smallest in the family, with which it plays tirelessly and whom it feels protective of.

EXERCISE AND CARE required for a FLORENTINE SPITZ
The Florentine dogs have delicate eyes, which need to be specially cared for in order to avoid irritating tearing and opportunist infections. They should only be bathed twice a year, but we do need to brush its beautiful fur quite frequently. The like to run around freely and should exercise moderately but frequently.

It has a square structure, low chest, arched rib cage, straight back and the hindquarters well aligned to the back.