Family: Spitz
Breed Group: Northern, AKC Non-Sporting
Origin: Finland
Date of Origin: Ancient
Originally used for: Hunting
Used today: Hunting, companion
Other Name(s): Suomen-pystykorva, Finsk Spets
History of the Breed: The Finnish Spitz originated in Finland and these Spitz-type dogs can be traced back several thousand years.
This small Spitz breed developed on it's own as a hunter and was bred as a gun dog in the 19th century. They have been used to hunt bear and
elk, today the breed is used by sportsman for bird hunting. The Finnish Spitz is the national dog of Finland.
General Appearance: The Finnish Spitz is a member of the Spitz family, which includes breeds like the Siberian Husky, Keeshond,
Pomeranian, and the Samoyed. The Finnish Spitz should have a very chiseled and sharp appearance, with a face and expression resembling that
of a fox and the typical Spitz like tail that curls over the back.
Height & Weight:
Height 15.5-20 Inches
Weight 23-36 Pounds
Coat: The Finnish Spitz has a typical double coat, which consists of a soft, dense undercoat and long, harsh guard hairs that can
measure one to two inches long
Color: Red and shades of red that very in color from honey to chestnut. The underside of the dog is lighter in color.
Grooming needs: Low
Temperament of Breed: Excellent family dog however, they love to bark and it is very difficult to overcome this problem with this breed.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: Medium
Health Issues with the Breed:
This breed is typically very healthy
Major: Hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, epilepsy, elbow dysplasia
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 12-14 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 147
First Registered by the AKC: 1991
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, KCGB, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Finnish Spitz Club of America
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