Spitzhaubens

[Faraday40]

Here is the 3/4 Spitzhauben cockerel hatched in June. (1/4 Sebright). My daughter named him Jack. He still lives w the bantam ee flock that raised him. They've trained him well and so far they get along, he knows his place. We'll see what happens, haven't decided what to do with him, he's a very handsome boy. View attachment 4004163

A true "Sprite"! I can see both breeds in him. Wow, what an interesting comb!

 

[Rose the Legbar]

Does anyone else’s spitz just love to be a little parrot? I swear whenever I bend over to grab something or extend an arm out, I get absolutely swarmed by my spitz and they try to jump on me!

Photos of my three girls, and one of my chamois photobombing me when I tried to take a photo of my gold.
First two chamois are Bluebird. The third is of Honey/Pink, and then Pinecone being photobombed by Bluebird haha!

 

[NagemTX]

Does anyone else’s spitz just love to be a little parrot? I swear whenever I bend over to grab something or extend an arm out, I get absolutely swarmed by my spitz and they try to jump on me!

Photos of my three girls, and one of my chamois photobombing me when I tried to take a photo of my gold.
First two chamois are Bluebird. The third is of Honey/Pink, and then Pinecone being photobombed by Bluebird haha!

I love their blue earlobes.

 

[Alaskan]

Does anyone else’s spitz just love to be a little parrot? I swear whenever I bend over to grab something or extend an arm out, I get absolutely swarmed by my spitz and they try to jump on me!

Photos of my three girls, and one of my chamois photobombing me when I tried to take a photo of my gold.
First two chamois are Bluebird. The third is of Honey/Pink, and then Pinecone being photobombed by Bluebird haha!

Your Spitz sound great!

Thanks for the photos!

Mine are not that friendly. All I have now are chamois.

 

[NagemTX]

Your Spitz sound great!

Thanks for the photos!

Mine are not that friendly. All I have now are chamois.

My chamois and golds are more flighty than my silvers.

 

[Faraday40]

Does anyone else’s spitz just love to be a little parrot? I swear whenever I bend over to grab something or extend an arm out, I get absolutely swarmed by my spitz and they try to jump on me!

Yup! Ours definately seek human interaction. My son loves his Spitzhaubens. They are pretty spoiled, so constantly underfoot and curious to see what we're doing. However, they're also very smart and can easily be trained to come when called by name.

I recommend using their desire to jump on your arm to your advantage. Say "up" before putting your arm out and reward with a treat when she lands on your arm. If you do not invite her by saying "Up, " then simply put your arm down to let her slide off. That way she learns to wait until you're ready for her to fly up. It also makes a fun "trick" to show to your visitors.