spitz

¹ American  

[spits] / spɪts /

noun

1. any of several dogs having a stocky body, a thick coat, erect, pointed ears, and a tail curved over the back, as a chow chow, Pomeranian, or Samoyed.

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Spitz ² American  

[spits] / spɪts /

noun

1. Mark (Andrew), born 1950, U.S. swimmer: winner of seven gold medals in 1972 summer Olympic Games.

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Spitz ¹ British  

/ spɪts /

noun

1. Mark. born 1950, US swimmer, who won seven gold medals at the 1972 Olympic Games

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spitz ² British  

/ spɪts /

noun

1. any of various breeds of dog characterized by very dense hair, a stocky build, a pointed muzzle, erect ears, and a tightly curled tail

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Etymology

Origin of spitz

First recorded in 1835–45, spitz is from the German word spitz pointed

Example Sentences

Dee Terry from Durrington in Wiltshire had her German spitz, Bilbo, neutered last year - but the procedure led to an infection, leaving her with £1,200 in unexpected vet bills.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

It is not thought that McGowan’s project has geographical links to the area, but it is likely the canines featured are the spitz breed of toy dog that originated from the region.

From The Guardian • Aug. 12, 2019

It is claimed Bittencourt normally travels with two dogs, a black spitz called Cookie and a white one named Canjica, which may have caused the confusion.

From Fox News • May 1, 2019

A young blond guy bought a copy of Sam Shepard’s “Fool for Love,” while customers petted Chester, the “shop dog,” a ten-year-old German spitz, who sat by a jar for donations to Puerto Rico.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 26, 2018

The Duchess ran into the room, a trim little figure in her morning dress of blue-and-white cloth, with her small spitz leaping beside her.

From Lady Rose's Daughter by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.