The Finnish Spitz breed is known for generally producing great companion animals. Finnish Spitzes tend to be loyal and protective. Unfortunately for some people, their protectiveness tends to take the form of barking at anything unusual, a tendency they have to be trained to overcome. As a "bark" pointer breed, generations of Finnish Spitz dogs were bred for their ability to locate hunted animals and bark.
The Finnish Spitz's Behavior
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The Finnish Spitz breed is generally considered a good companion dog, loyal and protective. The breed is known for getting along quite well with children. Finnish Spitzes are still widely used as hunting dogs in Finland, though they are primarily house pets everywhere else. As a "bark pointer" breed developed for barking abilities, Finnish Spitz dogs need to be trained out of the tendency to bark.
Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.
The Finnish Spitz�s Physical Characteristics
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Here are the characteristics of the Finnish Spitz breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: Males 17-20 inches; females 15 1/2-18 inches
- Coat: harsh, straight overcoat over a short, soft, thick undercoat
- Color: golden red, possibly with white markings
- Eyes: almond-shaped with black rims, moderately spaced.
- Ears: high-set, small, and standing straight up
- Skull: "fox-like"
- Muzzle: narrow
- Nose: black
The Finnish Spitz�s Origins and History
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Country/Region of Origin: Finland
Original purpose: hunting
Name: also known as Finsk Spets and Suomenpystykorva
Historical notes: The Finnish Spitz breed was developed as a "bark pointer." A bark pointer discovers animals a hunter is chasing, then barks to alert the hunter; usually the animals were squirrels, grouses, capercaillies, and sometimes elk. The Finnish Spitz dog breed became the national dog breed of Finland in 1979.