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Finnish
Spitz dog breed
If you
are a
Finnish Spitz owner,
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Dog breed group |
Hound (CKC) Non-Sporting
Group (AKC) |
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Origin of breed |
Finland
as a hunting dog for many types of game including bear and
squirrel, but is now a bird dog used for flushing wood grouse.
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Life expectancy |
12
- 14 Years |
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Color |
Reddish-brown,
red gold on back, preferably bright; lighter shades permissible
on the underside. |
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Coat type |
Short
and close on head and front of legs, longer on body and back
of legs, semi-erect and stiff on neck and back. |
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Exercise needs |
Enjoys
short daily walks, but loves the outdoors and the ability to
run free. |
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Temperament |
Requires patience and understanding when training as he had
the tendency to be stubborn. Need to be trained not to bark
incessantly. |
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Good with children |
Excellent
with children and other pets. Makes a good watchdog. |
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Grooming needs |
His double coat should be brush once or twice a week, more when
shedding. He does not have a doggy odor and should only be bathed
when necessary. |
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Average size (inches) |
15
- 20 in
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15
- 20 in
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Average weight (lbs) |
31
- 34 lbs
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31
- 34 lbs
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Health issues |
Hip dysplasia, luxating patellas
and weal elbows. |
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Living conditions |
Does the best
in the country but will adapt to city or apartment living
if sufficient exercise is given. Owners should desire an independent
dog. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Finnish Spitz or Finsk
Spets is the national dog of Finland. He is an independent, reserved,
cautious and sometimes aloof breed. As he was bred to be a hunter he
needs to be kept in a secure fenced yard or he may go off on a hunting
expedition. Sensitive and strong minded he is loyal to his human family
and loves being with children. Once used as to hunt bear and elk by
the Finns, he was called the Finnish Hunting Dog as well as the Barking
Bird Dog. Now he is used to hunt grouse and other game birds. Related
to the Russian Laika, the breed originated in the eastern area of Finland.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
coat of the Finnish Spitz is a double one, with a short, soft and lighter
shade of undercoat and a longer, denser topcoat.
The Finnish Spitz most certainly deserves its position as the national
dog of Finland.
It is also known as the Suomenpystykorva, Finsk Spets. |
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