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{ Finnish Spitz }

Biography//

KC Group: Hound

Size: Medium

Good with children?: Yes

Exercise requirement: Moderate

Good guard dogs?: Would bark

Moulting level: High

Grooming: Moderate

Jogging partner: Short runs

The national breed of Finland and conforming to traditional Spitz-type characteristics such as an keenness for hunting and a lively nature.

Character//

Intelligent but independent and seeking fun at all times, the Finnish Spitz is an active breed renowned for their barking, so maybe not suitable for areas of dense population. The Breed Standard describes them as having "courage tempered with caution."

Size//

The Breed Standard specifies a height of 43-50cms for dogs and 39-45cm for bitches and a weight of between 13-16kg.

Health//

There are no known common conditions that afflict the Finnish Spitz.

Special Care//

The Finnish Spitz thrives on being included in the family and will not respond well to inconsistent training patterns.

 

Remember! All breed profiles are general and every dog is an individual.

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