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| Breed: |
Finnish Spitz |
| Country of Origin: |
Finland |
| AKC Group: |
Non-Sporting |
| Function: |
Hunting birds |
| Life Span: |
12-15 years |
| Appearance: |
Curled tail |
| Color: |
Red-brown, or a yellowish-red |
| Coat Type: |
Thick |
| Grooming: |
The Finnish Spitz has a self-cleaning
coat - as do most other Arctic dogs. Regular grooming with brush and comb is still
necessary to remove dead hair. The coat does not have a doggie odor. This breed is a
seasonally heavy shedder. |
| Height: |
15-20 inches |
| Weight: |
31-35 pounds |
| Activity Level: |
High |
| Watch Dog: |
Yes |
| Protection: |
Ok |
| Intelligence: |
High |
| Trainability: |
High |
| Good With Children: |
Yes |
| Good With Pets: |
Ok |
| Good With Strangers: |
Ok |
| Character: |
Lively |
| Home Environment: |
Fenced yard |
| Best Owner: |
active |
| Potential Problems: |
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| Behavior: |
Barking! Can bark 160 times a minute! |
| Physical: |
Has one of the lowest frequencies of any breed of hip
dysplasia and PRA. |
| Recommendations: |
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