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The Finnish Spitz or Finsk Spets is the national dog of Finland. He is an independent, reserved, cautious and sometimes aloof breed. As he was bred to be a hunter he needs to be kept in a secure fenced yard or he may go off on a hunting expedition. Sensitive and strong minded he is loyal to his human family and loves being with children. Once used as to hunt bear and elk by the Finns, he was called the Finnish Hunting Dog as well as the Barking Bird Dog. Now he is used to hunt grouse and other game birds. Related to the Russian Laika, the breed originated in the eastern area of Finland. The coat of the Finnish Spitz is a double one, with a short, soft and lighter shade of undercoat and a longer, denser topcoat.
The Finnish Spitz most certainly deserves its position as the national dog of Finland.
It is also known as the Suomenpystykorva, Finsk Spets.

Finnish Spitz

Finnish Spitz

Life expectancy: 12 - 14 Years
Color: Reddish-brown, red gold on back, preferably bright; lighter shades permissible on the underside.
Eyes: almond-shaped with black rims, moderately spaced.
Coat type: Short and close on head and front of legs, longer on body and back of legs, semi-erect and stiff on neck and back.
Size: Males 17-20 inches; females 15 1/2-18 inches
Health issues: Hip dysplasia, luxating patellas and weal elbows.
Living conditions: Does the best in the country but will adapt to city or apartment living if sufficient exercise is given. Owners should desire an independent dog..

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