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Finnish Spitz

Appearance

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Origin

Temperament

Training

Interesting facts

Appearance

Gallery

Origin

Temperament

Training

Interesting facts

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Finnish Spitz

Appearance

Gallery

Origin

Temperament

Training

Interesting facts

Appearance

Gallery

Origin

Temperament

Training

Interesting facts

Finnish Spitz

Other names: Finnish Hunting Dog, Finnish Spets, Finsk Spets, Loulou Finois

Representatives of this breed are very active and cheerful dogs, Finnish Spitz are ideal both for single people who are looking for a companion, and for large families who want to have another family member. But do not forget, these cute dogs are hunters from birth.

FCI group:

Spitz and primitive types

FCI section:

Nordic Hunting Dogs

Male

Female

Withers height

44-50

17.3-19.7

cminch

cm inch

Withers height

39-45

15.4-17.7

cminch

cm inch

weight

12-13

26.4-28.6

kglbs

kg lbs

weight

7-10

15.4-22

kglbs

kg lbs

life span

11-15 years

country of origin

fur length

breed origin

Crossbreed

size

Moderate

Appearance

Finnish Spitz have rather small sizes below average, but this does not prevent them from having a strong, square-shaped body. A strong neck of medium length, covered with fluffy wool, passes into a straight graceful back. The chest is deep, but should not be too wide. Limbs are straight and slender. The skull is a little wide, the muzzle is narrow. The eyes of Finnish Spitz are almond-shaped, medium in size, and usually brown in color with a very intelligent look. The ears are triangular, set high, and look rather small due to the large volume of wool. The tail is long, twisted into a ring, and should fit close to the back. The fur of these dogs is long and fluffy, rather dense, with a soft undercoat. The color can be all shades of red. The standard allows a white spot on the chest, legs, and paws.

Eye colour

Fur colour

Ears

Eyes shape

Fur length

Fur type

Tail

Eye colour

Fur colour

Ears

Eyes shape

Fur length

Fur type

Tail

Gallery

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Origin

Unfortunately, scientists still do not know exactly how Finnish Spitz originated, but there is also a very popular assumption that they have been living in the territory of Karelia and Finland for hundreds of years. Pierre de Martignard once already described similar dogs in one of his works in 1675. In this work, he was delighted with the beauty of dark red dogs. The first standard of the Finnish Spitz breed was adopted at the end of the XIX century by the Club of Finland, in 1892. During many wars, the number of dogs was greatly reduced, so now these dogs are very popular only in some regions, especially the northern ones.

Origin countries

Finland

Temperament

These cute small dogs can combine a very playful and at the same time serious character. Finnish Spitz are always affectionate and kind to the owner, who also shows love to them in return. If you are too strict, aggressive, or cruel with them, they can lose trust in the owner and generally become cowards. You can't go wrong if you want to bring Finnish Spitz into your family, because they get along great with children of any age and are ready to play with them. But other pets can be treated like prey, so you need to get to know them from an early age and properly socialize the dog, in this case, everything will go well. Finnish Spitz cannot be left alone for a long time, because they are very attached to the owner and will be sad without him. Do not forget also about their need for a burst of energy, so be prepared for long active walks.

Behavior:

Friendly toward other pets

Loyal to owner

Friendly toward humans

Activity Level:

Active

Training

Representatives of this breed are very intelligent and clever dogs, so training will be a real pleasure not only for the dog but also for you, especially if you can find the right approach to them. The best way to a dog's heart is with treats, be sure to praise and treat your dog if it has done something right. In no case do not show aggression or cruelty, then you will only make the situation worse, and not show your authority. If you want to take Finnish Spitz yourself for hunting, then they have perfect instincts and do not need special training to get to work.

Activity Level:

Active

Interesting facts

Some DNA studies of Finnish Spitz revealed that they have Taimyr wolf blood, which is quite a rare phenomenon because these wolves have been extinct for several thousand years.
These dogs tend to bark loudly because that's how Finnish Spitz hunt.
Representatives of this breed participate in barking competitions every year and can bark up to 160 times per minute.
Puppies of this breed are born dark and fully colored only two years after birth.

Keeping conditions

Diet preferences

Grooming

Common health issues

Diet preferences

Grooming

Common health issues

The diet of Finnish Spitz should be approached responsibly because they are prone to obesity, the basis of their diet should be meat of low-fat varieties and it is better to refrain from using minced meat and pork. Cartilage, vegetables, fruits, chicken legs, and necks will be very useful for them. In no case do not give the dog tubular bones, spicy, salty or smoked. It is better to saturate the diet with cereals, such as buckwheat, rice, or oatmeal. Add a vitamin-mineral complex to the natural diet, this will improve the condition of the dog's coat. If you want to feed your dog with food, it should be at least premium class. Also, always make sure that your Finnish Spitz has water and update the diet as the dog grows.

Representatives of this breed are very active and need a lot of free space, so of course it is better to have them in your own house where there is a lot of space, but the size of Finnish Spitz allows you to get them in an apartment, provided that you spend enough time walking with them. Surprisingly, the long hair of these dogs requires minimal care, it will be enough to comb them only once a week, and only during the shedding period you can do it more often. You also don't need to bathe them often, only when your dog id dirty. It is possible and even necessary to cut these dogs, especially on the paws, where dirt can accumulate. Trim their claws every month and be sure to keep their ears and eyes clean. Finnish Spitz ears should be wiped several times a week with a special lotion, while their eyes should be cared for daily, preferably every morning to clean them of accumulations.

Shedding:

Seasonal

Grooming intencity:

Easy to groom

Finnish Spitz have very good immunity and endurance, so they rarely get sick, among the most common diseases you can name:

Obesity.

Skin infections.

Hip dysplasia. Even though the list of these diseases is quite small, you should monitor the health of your Finnish Spitz and if you notice any strange behavior, it is better to immediately consult a veterinarian.