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Group: | Non-sporting |
Size: | Medium |
Life Span: | 12-14 years |
Height: | Male: 17-20 inches |
Female: 15-18 inches | |
Weight: | Male: 30-35 lbs |
Female: 25-30 lbs |
Finnish Spitz Facts
Coat : | Outer coat is hard and straight. Undercoat is soft and dense |
Gait : | Quick and light |
Color(s) : | Various shades of golden-red |
Living Area : | Any |
Hair Length: | Medium |
Exercise Need : | Daily long walk and jog |
Recognized By : |
(CKC) Canadian Kennel Club (FCI) F�d�ration Cynologique Internationale (AKC) American Kennel Club (KCGB) Kennel Club of Great Britain (ANKC) Australian National Kennel Council (NKC) National Kennel Club (NZKC) New Zealand Kennel Club (APRI) America Pet Registry, Inc. (ACR) American Canine Registry (DRA) Dog Registry of America |
Date of Origin : | Ancient |
Place of Origin : | Finland |
Todays Use : | Companion Dog |
Originally Used : | Bird Hunter |
Other Name : | Suomenpystykorva, Loulou Finois |
Finnish Spitz Information
Finnish Spitz Description:The origin of the Finnish Spitz lies in Finland where they were used for hunting animals. This breed was bred by the Finno-Ugrian tribes who bred these dogs according to their specific requirements. However, by the end of the 19th century, with the advent of improved transportation, this breed began to be cross bred with several other breeds, and thus, the original lineage began to become extinct. It was an athlete from Finland named Hugo Roos who found a pure Finnish Spitza and thus started a dedicated breeding program to save his breed. After three decades of careful breeding, the modern variety of this breed became popular in Finland and other European countries. The breed was first recognized by the AKC in 1991. |
Finnish Spitz Care & Grooming:The Finnish Spitz is a seasonal shedder. Its hard and thick coat is easy to maintain. Brushing its coat 2-3 times in a week with a firm bristle brush and almost daily brushing during shedding season is sufficient to maintain a healthy looking coat. It should be bathed only when necessary and must be dried properly after each bath. Its eyes and ears should be cleaned properly to avoid any infection. Its nail and the hair around eyes, ears and paws should be trimmed regularly. |
Finnish Spitz Health Problems:The Finnish Spitz is prone to some health issues like Epilepsy, hip and elbow Dysplasia, Patellar luxation, bloat etc. |
Group: | Non-sporting |
Size: | Medium |
Life Span: | 12-15 years |
Height: | Male: 15-17 inches Female: 14-16 inches |
Weight: | Male:20-30 lbs Female: 18-28 lbs |
Color: | Any |
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