Finnish Spitz - Purebred
Dogs and Puppies

A member of the Non-sporting group, The Finnish Spitz's most

important characteristics are its square, well-balanced body.

It is symmetrical with no exaggerated features, a glorious red-gold coat, his carriage, and brisk movement.

The pointed muzzle, erect ears, dense coat, and curled tail denotes its northern heritage.

They are also very slow to mature - only reaching their full adult size at about 3.5 to 4 years of age.

They are prized in Finland for its handsome fox-like appearance, lively personality, loyal disposition and as a faithful companion. They are also a dog that requires a lot patience and understanding when training.

He has functioned since earliest times as a natural bark pointer, who directs the hunter to the location of treed game by a distinctive bark or yodel. They have long been used to hunt small game and birds and they do require a lot of exercise.

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This dog breed is also called the "barking bird dog" of Finland - and they do live up to their nickname. In Finland, contests are held annually to select the newest "King Barker". All visitors will be announced, but this dog is no defender of any kind and should not be expected to be a guard dog.

Be forewarned, these dogs do love the sound of their own voices so training will need to be done to teach this breed that his barking is both unnecessary and unwanted, unless you are looking for a watchdog.

They are primarily a house dog, except in Finland where the breed is still mostly used as a hunting dog. The Finnish Spitz has been the national dog of Finland since the late 1970's.

Country of origin: Finland
Lifespan: 10-12 years
Colors: Golden red to honey color
Known health problems: Low occurency of hip dysplasia

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