Spitz and Primitive Types
Includes many ancient breeds, associated with activities working closely with humans such as hunting and winter activities.
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Korea Jindo Dog
The Korea Jindo dog is a medium-sized, spitz-type breed from Jindo Island, South Korea, historically prized for hunting and guarding due to its agility, intelligence,...FCI Group 5
AKC Foundation Stock Service
TKC Utility -
Lapponian Herder
The Lapponian Herder is a versatile working breed from Finland, traditionally used by the Sámi people to herd reindeer across harsh Arctic terrain. It is medium-sized...FCI Group 5
AKC Foundation Stock Service
TKC Not Recognized -
Norrbottenspitz
A small spitz-type hunting breed from Norrbotten, Sweden, historically used for hunting small game and as a farm companion. It has a dense, weather-resistant coat,...FCI Group 5
AKC Miscellaneous Class
TKC Not Recognized -
Norwegian Buhund
The Norwegian Buhund is a spitz-type herding breed from Norway, traditionally used by farmers to herd livestock and guard farms. It is medium-sized with a dense double...FCI Group 5
AKC Herding
TKC Pastoral -
Norwegian Elkhound Black
The Black Norwegian Elkhound is a spitz-type hunting breed from Norway, developed for tracking and hunting large game such as moose and bear. It has a dense black coat,...FCI Group 5
AKC Not Recognized
TKC Not Recognized -
Norwegian Elkhound Grey
The Grey Norwegian Elkhound is an ancient spitz-type breed from Norway, historically used for hunting large game like moose and bear, as well as guarding farms. It has a...FCI Group 5
AKC Hound
TKC Hound -
Norwegian Lundehund
The Norwegian Lundehund is a small spitz-type breed from Norway, originally bred for hunting puffins on steep coastal cliffs. It is notable for its unique physical...FCI Group 5
AKC Non-Sporting
TKC Not Recognized -
Peruvian Hairless Dog
The Peruvian Hairless Dog is an ancient breed from Peru, dating back over 2,000 years, and was traditionally kept by pre-Columbian civilizations as a companion,...FCI Group 5
AKC Miscellaneous Class
TKC Not Recognized -
Pharaoh Hound
The Pharaoh Hound is an ancient breed from Malta, believed to descend from dogs depicted in ancient Egyptian art, historically used for hunting rabbits and small game....FCI Group 5
AKC Hound
TKC Hound -
Portuguese Podengo
The Portuguese Podengo is an ancient hunting breed from Portugal, traditionally used for hunting rabbits, birds, and small game in rugged terrain. It comes in three...FCI Group 5
AKC Miscellaneous Class
TKC Hound -
Russian-European Laika
A spitz-type hunting breed, developed for centuries to hunt a variety of game, including squirrels, birds, and larger animals like bears and wild boar. It has a dense...FCI Group 5
AKC Not Recognized
TKC Not Recognized -
Samoyed
The Samoyed is a large spitz-type breed from Siberia, Russia, originally developed by the Samoyede people for herding reindeer, pulling sleds, and guarding their nomadic...FCI Group 5
AKC Working
TKC Pastoral -
Shiba
The Shiba is a small, ancient spitz-type breed from Japan, originally bred for hunting small game such as birds and rabbits in mountainous regions. It has a compact,...FCI Group 5
AKC Non-Sporting
TKC Utility -
Shikoku
A medium-sized spitz-type breed from Japan, developed in the mountainous Kochi Prefecture for hunting deer and boar. It has a well-muscled, agile body, a dense double...FCI Group 5
AKC Foundation Stock Service
TKC Not Recognized -
Siberian Husky
A medium-sized sled dog from Siberia, Russia. The breed has a thick double coat, erect ears, and a strong, athletic build, and is known for endurance, intelligence, and...FCI Group 5
AKC Working
TKC Working -
Swedish Lapphund
A spitz-type herding breed from Sweden, traditionally used by the Sámi people to herd and guard reindeer. It has a dense double coat, pointed ears, and a friendly,...FCI Group 5
AKC Foundation Stock Service
TKC Pastoral -
Swedish Vallhund
A companion dog still used for herding cattle at farms in its county of originFCI Group 5
AKC Herding
TKC Pastoral -
Taiwan Dog
A medium-sized, spitz-type breed indigenous to Taiwan, historically used by aboriginal tribes for hunting wild boar and as a watchdog. It is lean and muscular with a...FCI Group 5
AKC Foundation Stock Service
TKC Not Recognized -
Thai Bangkaew Dog
A spitz-type breed from Thailand, originally bred in Bangkaew village for guarding homes and hunting small game. It has a thick double coat, erect ears, and a strong,...FCI Group 5
AKC Foundation Stock Service
TKC Not Recognized -
Thai Ridgeback Dog
An ancient breed from Thailand, traditionally used for hunting, guarding, and farm work. It is medium-sized with a short coat, a distinctive ridge of hair along its...FCI Group 5
AKC Foundation Stock Service
TKC Not Recognized -
West Siberian Laika
A spitz-type hunting breed from Russia, developed by forest-dwelling peoples for hunting large and small game, including squirrels, birds, and bears. It has a dense...FCI Group 5
AKC Not Recognized
TKC Not Recognized -
Xoloitzcuintle
An ancient breed dating back over 3,000 years and revered by the Aztecs for companionship, ritual purposes, and as a guardian of the home. It comes in hairless and...FCI Group 5
AKC Non-Sporting
TKC Utility -
Yakutian Laika
A spitz-type working breed traditionally used by the Yakut people for sled pulling, hunting, and guarding reindeer in harsh Arctic conditions. It has a thick double...FCI Group 5
AKC Miscellaneous Class
TKC Not Recognized