Finnish Spitz

Also known as the Finnish Fox Dog, the Finnish Fox Dog, originally from Finland, is the result of a breeding program in the late 18th century, the breed was long used for hunting small prey and birds. The pointed muzzle, erect ears, thick coat and curly tail all indicate that he is a breed from the north. The coat is a double coat, consisting of a short, soft, dense undercoat with a long, straight, coarse, stiff outer coat (body hair is about 1 to 2 inches in length). The hairs on the head and legs are short and dense; the longest and densest hairs are on the tail and the back of the thighs. The outer coat on the neck and back is long and stiff, and males also have very abundant hair on the scapulae, creating the appearance of a neck ring. Males are more hairy than females. The coat is not allowed to be trimmed except for the paws. Whiskers are also not allowed to be trimmed. Any trimming of the coat is a serious defect. Silky, wavy, overly long or short coats are considered defects. Different shades of golden red, from light honey to dark russet are allowed. There is no preference for color, as long as it is bright and neat within the allowable range. If the undercoat is light in color, this shading has the effect of making the coat appear to be glowing. White markings on the tips of the toes, no more than 1/4 in size, or white bands (ideally no more than 0.5 inch wide) on the forequarters are allowed. Sparse black hair along the lip line and individual black hairs on the back and tail are allowed. Puppies may have a lot of black hair that gradually decreases with age, with the black lasting longer on the tail. The Finnish Hound is very friendly with people and is usually quiet, never aggressive. It is generally not recommended to keep in an apartment, as the dog prefers to survive in the wild, where there is more room to move around. It is a dexterous and energetic hunting dog.

Finnish Hounds are large, docile dogs that are also very lively when naughty and easy to get along with children. The dog is happy to sleep outside during the Scandinavian summer. Even though the dense coat is not effective against the natural environment, the dog can survive. Due to the quiet nature of this breed, they can make relatively good family guardians. Male dogs of this breed are easily excited when they meet other males. Agile and independent, energetic, docile and calm, they require strict training from an early age.

Lively and friendly, active and enthusiastic, loyal; brave, but cautious. Shyness or any tendency to attack for no apparent reason is a defect Although the Finnish Hound is not suitable for city or apartment keeping, there are many people who keep him as a companion dog in cities for some families where conditions allow, providing a large area for him to exercise and training the Finnish Hound from a young age can make him a relatively good family protection dog. So if you are keeping a Finnish Hound in an apartment, it is worthwhile for parents to learn how to solve the dog's daily urination and defecation problems.