Main Entry: spitz

Pronunciation: \ˈspits\

Function: noun

Etymology: German, from spitz pointed, from Old High German spizzi; from the shape of its ears and muzzle — more at spit

Date: 1842

: a member of any of several breeds of stocky heavy-coated dogs of northern origin with erect ears and usually a heavily furred tail carried over the back

[spitz illustration]