Finnish Spitz Dog Breed
- Size
- Small
- Height
- Males – 17.5 to 20 inches, Females – 15.5 to 18 inches
- Weight
- Males – 29 pounds, Females – 23 pounds
- Coat
- Short
- Color
- Golden-red, ranging from pale honey to deep auburn
- Energy
- Medium
- Activities
- Tracking, Conformation, Herding, Guarding
With his pointed muzzle and prick ears, the Finnish Spitz resembles a fox. Once used to hunt small birds and game, the breed today primarily is a playful, friendly house dog. Known for his barking, the Finnish Spitz long ago summoned hunters by barking. A seasonal heavy shedder with a fluffy, dense double coat, this breed needs weekly brushing as well as moderate exercise.
Did you know
In barking contests, the Finnish Spitz has been known to bark up to 160 times a minute. The national dog of Finland, he sometimes is called the barking bird dog. The Finnish Spitz is slow to mature, reaching adulthood at 3 ½ to 4 years of age.