The Indian Spitz is a spitz-type dog breed belonging to the utility group. They were first introduced by the occupying British during the 19th century and thought to have descended from the German Spitz. After years of breeding, they were able to create a variety species that could cope with the heat of the Indian summers and retained the intelligence and adaptability of the German breed. Resembling a Samoyed and Pomeranian, they were well suited to the Indian climatic conditions and quickly became popular. The Indian Spitz was one of the most popular dogs in India in the 1980s and the 1990s when India's import rules made it very difficult to import dogs of other breeds. The Indian Spitz was one of the most popular dogs in India in the 1980s and the 1990s when India's import rules made it very difficult to import dogs of other breeds. The Indian Spitz is similar to the European Spitz, though it has adapted for a warmer climate.