Which other Spitz-type breeds share a common European forebear with the Volpino Italiano?

Answer

Pomeranian and German Spitz

The Volpino Italiano is closely related to the Pomeranian and the German Spitz. These breeds share a common ancestry, diverging from a shared European Spitz forebear long ago. This shared background explains why they exhibit similar physical traits, although they have been refined differently over time.

Which other Spitz-type breeds share a common European forebear with the Volpino Italiano?
taxonomyclassificationDogbreedVolpino Italiano