Finnish Spitz
Non-Sporting Group
AKC RecognizedBest for active families
📏 Size
Medium
⚖️ Weight
9 - 15 kg
🌍 Origin
Finland
🐕 Shedding
Moderate
✂️ Grooming
Every few weeks
Energy Level
high
Exercise: 1.5–2+ hrs a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Good to know
- The barking bird dog: bred to find game birds, they bark to hold the bird's attention and show the hunter where it is, so many are very vocal.
- Independent thinkers: clever but strong-willed, they respond best to short, varied, reward-based training sessions.
- Cold-weather coat: the dense double coat suits harsh climates; it sheds seasonally, needs regular brushing and should not be trimmed.
- Alert companions: lively and devoted to their family, they can be reserved with strangers and make keen watchdogs.
Getting out with a Finnish Spitz
They need daily exercise beyond a stroll: longer trails, games of fetch and time to run at the park.
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