Finnish Spitz
Also called Finnish Hunting Dog, Finnish Spets, Finsk Spets, Loulou Finois and Suomenpystykorva
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Sheds a lot
- Barks a lot
The Finnish Spitz is a small and agile breed of dog that was originally bred in Finland for hunting small game. They are intelligent, energetic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.
- Weight
- 22–33 lb (10–15 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 15–20 in (39–51 cm)
- Life span
- 14–16 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Double
- Origin
- Finland (ancient breed, standardized 1892)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks a lot
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a lot
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Bold
Friendly
Independent
Lively
Loyal
Coat colours
Deep auburn, golden red and pale honey
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 29–33 lb (13–15 kg) | 22–24 lb (10–11 kg) |
| Height | 17–20 in (44–51 cm) | 15–18 in (39–46 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC) and Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
Caring for a Finnish Spitz
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Finnish Spitz - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Finnish Spitz - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Finnish Spitz Dog Breed Information - Purina (opens in a new tab)
- Finnish Spitz Dog Breed - Characteristics and Traits - Showsight Magazine (opens in a new tab)
- The Finnish Spitz - Pet Health Network (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).