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FINNISH SPITZ INFORMATION PAGE
ORIGIN OF THE FINNISH SPITZ
The Finnish Spitz is the National dog of Finland. It has had a written standard since 1812.
SIZE
The Finnish Spitz is 16 to 20 inches tall and weighs between 25 and 33 pounds.
FEATURES
a.) coat - The coat on this dog is dense, moderately short and stand-off. It also has an undercoat which is short, soft and dense. The hair is longer and coarser on the shoulders.
b.) color - The Finnish Spitz is yellowish red to brownish red. It may have white markings on the chest.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINNISH SPITZ
The Finnish Spitz is a very good hunting dog. Many years ago, it was used to hunt bear and elk, but now it is used primarily on bird. It is known for its barking - at least 160 times per minute.
FUN FACTS
The Finnish Spitz is a very good bird hunter. He find a bird, and then yodels (his unique bark) to entice the bird to stay in the tree and watch him. Once the owner comes to kill the bird, the dog expects him to give it the birds feet as a reward. It is said he will not work again for his master if he does not give him this reward. They get disappointed with the hunter if they miss the bird.
CHOOSING A FINNISH SPITZ PUPPY
When buying a Finnish Spitz puppy, there are many factors that need to be considered for you and your family, it is also important to keep in mind the requirements of the breed which you are selecting. Should you buy a male or a female? How much room do you have at your present location for your puppy to exercise? Do you have children? If so, you should consider the ages of your children when selecting a puppy. There are books written on the Finnish Spitz. CKC provides a list of available breed books under the home page selection DOG BOOKS AND MAGAZINES. You can also check with your local public library which offers many breed books and other reading material. The investment of the time spent before purchasing a Finnish Spitz puppy will be rewarded many times over as this puppy will become a member of the family.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY WHEN BUYING A PUPPY
You should never buy a puppy based on the registration paperwork alone. As the buyer of a Finnish Spitz puppy, it is your responsibility to carefully examine the puppy, gather as much information as you can about the sire and dam, and know something about the integrity of the person or business from which you are buying the puppy. After purchasing your puppy, you should carry it to a licensed veterinarian for a health examination. When we receive an application at CONTINENTAL KENNEL CLUB, and issue a certificate of registration on any dog or puppy, this is not a guarantee of the health or the quality of the puppy or dog. It is your responsibility to make sure the puppy is of good quality and is healthy at the time of purchase.
GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR FINNISH SPITZ PUPPY
CARING FOR YOUR FINNISH SPITZ’S TEETH
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Hart, Ernest H. Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds. TFH Publications, Inc.: 1975.
Walkowicz, Chris and Bonnie Wilcox, DVM. Atlas of Dog Breeds of the World. TFH Publications, Inc.: 1991