Harsh training methods do not work with the Finnish Spitz as they are very independent, and because they bark frequently, humans primarily used them as hunting dogs, barking to draw attention to prey. While it may get along well with other dogs, the dog is hostile to small animals and pet birds. The Finnish Spitz's lively expression comes from its non-exaggerated features of the foxy face having prick ears, eyes, and curving, plumed golden-red tail showing liveliness. The Finnish Spitz has a square built and may occasionally spot dew claws and soft dense undercoat, but stiffer, denser, and larger outercoat on the neck.
Finnish Spitzs have a withers height between 15.5”-20” (39-51 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 15-30 lb (7-14 kg). The Finnish Spitz has an overall body length of roughly 21”-28” (53-71 cm), standing height between 20”-25” (51-64 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-15 years.
Harsh training methods do not work with the Finnish Spitz as they are very independent, and because they bark frequently, humans primarily used them as hunting dogs, barking to draw attention to prey. While it may get along well with other dogs, the dog is hostile to small animals and pet birds. The Finnish Spitz's lively expression comes from its non-exaggerated features of the foxy face having prick ears, eyes, and curving, plumed golden-red tail showing liveliness. The Finnish Spitz has a square built and may occasionally spot dew claws and soft dense undercoat, but stiffer, denser, and larger outercoat on the neck.
Finnish Spitzs have a withers height between 15.5”-20” (39-51 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 15-30 lb (7-14 kg). The Finnish Spitz has an overall body length of roughly 21”-28” (53-71 cm), standing height between 20”-25” (51-64 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-15 years.
