The Japanese spitz breed, the shiba inu, was originally intended for hunting.
The largest breed of Japanese spitz, the Akita is sometimes described as a "silent hunter."
The pure white Arctic fox and the American Eskimo dog share a similar appearance.
Schipperke is a self-reliant, feisty individual who resembles a tiny black fox.
Another spitz breed that evolved in the Arctic, namely in Russia's Siberian region, is the Samoyed.
The Finnish spitz, also known as the barking bird dog, is a very active breed that needs a lot of daily exercise to maintain good physical and mental health.
Between a hound and a spitz is the Norwegian elkhound. It is a playful, protective dog that is devoted to its master and an excellent guard dog.