[G. (also spitzhund), special use of spitz pointed, peaked.] A species of dog having a very pointed muzzle; a Pomeranian dog.
1845. Zoologist, III. 1104. The prevalence of the Spitz in Europe would readily account for such a combination.
1883. C. G. Leland, in Century Mag., April, 911/1. Madonna was occupied with a spitz, holding it at one minute and pulling it by the tail the next.
