Gherkin II
German spitz · Shared by FrostyOtter · 1 week ago
Gherkin II was promoted to librarian managing an avalanche of blank books; unfortunately, a clockwork train misses the platform.
About the German spitz
- Origin
- Central Europe; an ancient spitz type
- Size
- 23–38 cm; 5–11 kg, depending on variety
- Lifespan
- 13–15 years
- Coat
- Stand-off double coat with a plumed tail; heavy moult
- Temperament
- Bright, lively and extremely alert; vocal
- Health
- Patellar luxation, PRA, dental disease
Read more about the german spitz — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.
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