About The German Spitz Club of Great Britain

The Breed became popular in this country in the 18th Century; but declined early in the 20th Century, mainly it would appear due to patriotism sweeping the country at the time of the First World War. In the mid 1970's the importation of some dogs (subsequently known as the First Four) led to a resurgence in interest in these larger types of Pomeranian dogs with a view to calling them Victorian Pomeranians. Following opposition by some breeders of the smaller Pomeranian dogs in this country, a decision was made to attempt to get recognition for a separate breed with a separate breed club. The Kennel Club was also looking to require that the name of the breed to be taken from its' country of origin i.e. German Spitz.

An inaugural meeting of interested parties was held on 7 March 1982 at The Bantam Inn, Burghfield Common, Near Reading, Berkshire where a proposal as to the formation of the Club was put and carried unanimously. The Club name was also agreed at this meeting by a majority vote. The first elected President being Mrs R. Bridgman, the Chairman Ms J. Edmonds (Ms J. Al-Haddad), the Secretary Mrs P. Mais. Treasurer Mr F. Hall while the Committee comprised Mrs C. Trendle, Mrs M. Collins, Mr J. Mais, Miss J. Smith, Mrs P. Wright and Mrs J. Harburn.

Kennel Club recognition came in 1985 with the first Club Open Show being held on 27th September 1987 with the Judge Mrs. J Ranson awarding BIS to Gunnells Kingsabbott Metal Mickey (Klein) and RBIS Harris's Tordown The Golden Boy at Touver (Mittel).

The Breed first obtained CC Status in 1995 with the Club achieving the same status in 1999. Our first Club Championship Show was held on 7 November 1999 Mittel Judge Mrs Pamela Cross Stern and Klein Judge Ms Jannat Al-Haddad. Best In Show being awarded to Mr & Mrs Beard's Ch. Sharaya Little Ted from Wyndlee.

The Club now runs two Shows a year, organising an Open Show in the Spring in addition to it's November Championship Show. It also holds Seminars on topics of interest and Judging Seminars and Assessments for those interested in furthering their knowledge of the breed. The Club operates a Welfare and Rescue Scheme and also has a Health Sub-committee overseeing the general health of the breed.