The Japanese spitz is a small companion breed developed in Japan with a white, fluffy coat. Spitz breeds, also called Northern breeds, are a type of dog commonly found in cold and snowy regions.

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In contrast to the little spitz, the Japanese mastiff (or Tosa Inu) is a large Japanese dog breed that grows to be 100 to 200 pounds. They can be 21.5 to 23.5 inches tall and are muscular, sturdy ...