The Finnish Spitz is a medium-sized, lively dog, recognized by his beautiful red-gold coat, fox-like expression, erect ears and curled tail. This national dog of Finland was originally bred to hunt small game and birds. He is now becoming popular as a family pet, being extremely smart and drawn to children. This breed thrives on companionship and must be a part of the family. Meticulously clean, they require little grooming beyond a weekly brushing and an occasional bath. Training requires patience and a soft approach, since they are too intelligent to be bullied.
Finnish Spitz
Non-Sporting
Meet the Finnish Spitz
Breed Group:
Non-Sporting
Breed Personality:
Friendly, Energetic, Sociable, Outgoing
Breed Specifics
Max Life Expectancy
(years): 15
(years): 15
Max Height
(inches): 20
(inches): 20
Max Weight
(lbs): 33
(lbs): 33
Main Breed Characteristics
Good with Children (5/5)
Good with Other Dogs (4/5)
Shedding (3/5)
Grooming Needs (2/5)
Coat Length (1/5)
Good with Strangers (3/5)
Playfulness (3/5)
Protectiveness (3/5)
Trainability (3/5)
Energy Level (5/5)
Barking Level (5/5)
Breed Variations
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