What distinction separates the Japanese Spitz from ancient native Japanese dog breeds like the Shiba Inu?
Answer
It is Japanese-developed, not one of the original ancient native breeds
The Japanese Spitz is not one of the original, ancient native Japanese dog breeds (*Nihon Ken*); rather, it is a Japanese-developed breed utilizing imported European stock.
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