Finnish Spitz
Description
The Finnish Spitz
was originally brought from the Volga River Area of Central Russia to
what is now Finland by hunting tribes about 2000 years ago where they
were used as watchdogs and they later developed into hunting dogs. They
are now the National dog of Finland and are widely known throughout the
Scandinavian Countries because of its great hunting abilities.
Temperament
This playful
little rascal is renowned as a hunting dog but is also very alert,
lively, brave
and friendly making a great companion for family members of all ages in
particular the elderly and children. They are slow maturing, need to be
socialized well as a young puppy and generally good with other pets.
Patience, understanding and consistency will be required for obedience
training. Sometimes suspicious of strangers; barking can develop into a
problem if not trained properly.
Appearance
Height: 35-51cm (15-20in)
Weight: 14-16kg (31-35lb)
Group: Hounds
Being very fox-like with its pointed muzzle, perked, erect
ears and glorious golden-red to honey-colored double coat, the Finnish
Spitz has dark almond eyes and a nose and lips which are black. This
dog has round cat-like feet and a plumed tail which curls up over the
back and down the side. With a thick double coat consisting of erect,
medium-length hair and a thick under-layer of straight hair.
Grooming
The Finnish Spitz is double coated, will require regular
grooming every couple of days and heavily sheds its coat twice a year
and should be groomed daily during shedding. These dogs are very clean
and have a self-cleaning coat with very little doggy odor due to not
having an oily coat.
If you don't have the
time to bath or groom your dog, your local dog grooming
salon provides these services.
Life Expectancy
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
A very healthy breed, they have no major health
concerns.
Always try to feed
quality dog food to ensure a healthy happy dog.
Suitability
The Finnish Spitz
being relatively inactive indoors and preferring cooler climates will
live quite happily in an apartment without a yard as long as it gets
plenty of exercise. This will include daily, lengthy walks or a jog as
they make excellent jogging companions, but because of their hunting
instincts ensure that they are always kept on the lead, only leaving
them off in safe areas. As long as this dog is exercised regularly at
the end of the day it will be content just to curl up and lay at your
feet at night.
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