Fyreburst Spitz (German Spitz)
Fraser Coast, QLD
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Hi, I'm Diane and Niki A.
Fyreburst Spitz are German Spitz Breeders and Exhibitors of Excellence. We have been involved with exhibiting and breeding dogs since 1989, and we believe in breeding dogs responsibly and in only producing litters when there are loving homes for them to go to. We believe in only breeding from strong and healthy…
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
We use the renowned puppy raising technique called Puppy Culture. Puppies are all hand-raised and have lots of daily interaction, socialising with our older dogs, young children and adults in our extended family. Puppies receive lots of time with their mother and older pack mates who guide and teach them. We…
Health
We fully DNA profile both our breeding dogs and puppies. We also hip and elbow x-ray, eye test and obtain Patella Luxation certificates. We perform regular thorough veterinary health checks in our breeding dogs and puppies (this usually involves checking hips and elbows for ease of movement and any defects in the…
Home environment
We have a whelping box set up inside our home plus dedicated areas for their continued development including a large play room accessible by doggy door and undercover concreted area containing swings, ball pits, ladders and ramps. We expose them to different surface textures, environments and stimuli and train them…
Included with our puppies
Our puppy pack may contain a number of things depending on what we have at the time. This ranges from bling leads, food trial packs, grooming equipment, puppy shampoo, pamphlets and more. We supply their small puppy blankets which smell like their mother/litter to help them acclimatise to their new home and a…
Health Tests
Core Tests(2/2)
Fyreburst Spitz (German Spitz) conducts 2 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the German Spitz (Mittel).
Hip Dysplasia
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with…

Patellar Luxation
Physical Test
Dogs affected by patellar luxation have loose kneecaps that may pop in and out of the knee joint,…

Additional Tests
Fyreburst Spitz (German Spitz) conducts 5 additional tests available for the German Spitz (Mittel).
Genetic Test
This is a disease affecting the spinal cord of older dogs, initially causing wobbliness and eventually hindlimb paralysis. It can affect a wide range of breeds. There is now a DNA test that can indicated if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess the quality of their elbow joints. Dogs with very low ‘elbow scores’ are less likely to develop elbow problems in the future and less likely to pass hereditary elbow problems on to their puppies.
Physical Test
An eye certificate means the breeder has had their breeding dogs examined by a veterinary ophthalmologist, to confirm they are not affected by any eye conditions which may be passed down genetically to their puppies. If relevant for the breed, it also includes running DNA tests to confirm the dog is not a genetic carrier of hereditary eye diseases, such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA). It includes breeders who have participated in the Australian Canine Eye Scheme (ACES).
Genetic Test
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration of the retina and eventually, blindness. There are a variety of sub-types of PRA, which can occur in various breeds. There are various DNA tests available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
Von Willebrand’s Disease (VWD/vWD) is a genetic bleeding disorder caused by a lack of a specific clotting factor. There are three forms of the disease, types 1, 2 & 3. A DNA test is available for each type of VWD to identify whether a breeding dog is a carrier or might be affected. The severity of VWD varies widely between breeds and individuals, ranging from life threatening, through to having no impact on clotting ability.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
Fyreburst Spitz are loved, owned and exhibited by Diane Armstrong and Niki Jovic of Maryborough, Queensland.
Why we got involved in breeding
In 1989, our family fell in love with the Keeshond, a cousin of the German Spitz Mittel. After many successes in the show ring with my Keeshonds, including breeding a Grand Champion, winning numerous All Breeds Championship Best In Shows, and multi Royal Best of Breeds, we took a short break from showing in 2002 to…
Our special touch
We have proudly raised many show champions and manage several interactive facebook groups about the breed.
Credentials
Association
Dogs Queensland (ANKC)
Association number
4004553370
Prefix
Fyreburst Spitz
Breeding since
1989
- German Spitz Club of NSW Inc
A$2,500