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American Kennel Club - Finnish Spitz

Temperament Active and friendly, lively and eager, faithful; brave, but cautious.
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Forequarters Shoulders--The layback of the shoulders is thirty degrees to the vertical.
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Tail--Set on just below level of topline, forming a single curl falling over the loin with tip pointing towards the thigh.
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Medium-sized, the Finnish Spitz comes across as an agile, workmanlike dog with no exaggerated or showy features except for his lustrous golden-red coat, which ranges from pale honey to deep auburn.
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If you are considering purchasing a Finnish Spitz puppy, learn more here.
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Norski was the first Finnish Spitz to win Best in Show at an AKC all-breed show.
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A Finnish Spitz puppy teasing an older brother. The older brother appears to be telling the pup to get lost! AKC, Finnish Hunting and Finnish Show Ch.
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template30 THE WALKERS AND FINKKILA'S FINNISH SPITZSince 1979 Tom T. and Marg G.
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Finkkila's Marsu for BISS. Also, he received an Award of Merit. In both 1991 and 1992, Norski was Best of Breed at Westminster and, also, was the Pedigree Top Dog of the Breed winner both years. In 1993, he was Best of Opposite to a female cousin at Westminster. Much too late, the Walkers realized that retiring Norski at 10 1/2 years of age was retirement-too-soon!
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Finkkila's Kamu Kamu, a son of Taika, produced by stored frozen semen, was bred by the Walkers and was born on June 16th, 1998.
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AKC, FCI and Multi-European Ch. finkkila's Tikko Tikko, a son of Taika, was bred by the Walkers and was born on March 16th 1992.
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Finnish Spitz Dogs | Iams Dog Breed Guide

The erect, pointed ears are set high, and open towards the front of the dog.
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Very slow to mature, only reaching his complete adult form at 3-1/2 to 4 years of age.
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The nose and lips are black and the eyes are dark and almond-shaped.
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Puppies start off with many black hairs which decrease as they get older.
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The Finnish Spitz has been bred for centuries to emphasize the barking behavior.
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High Sensitivity level more info Some dogs will let a stern reprimand roll off their backs, while others take even a dirty look to heart.
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Other dogs need more time, patience, and repetition during training.
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Keep your Finnish Spitz in good shape by measuring his food and feeding him twice a day rather than leaving food out all the time.
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The head is wedge-shaped and resembles that of a fox.
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These two dogs appeared in almost every pedigree of England's top winning Finnish Spitz until the early 1970s.
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Dogs who are highly sensitive, independent thinking, or assertive may be harder for a first-time owner to manage.
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Adopt a Finnish Spitz | Dog Breeds | Petfinder

Finnish Spitz Dog Health Major concerns: none Minor concerns: none Occasionally seen: CHD, patellar luxation, epilepsy Suggested tests: none Life span: 12-14 years Dogs Related to the Finnish Spitz American Eskimo Dog (Standard) Chow Chow Keeshond Schipperke Shiba Inu Interested in the history of the Finnish Spitz dog breed?
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He is a breed conscious of his place in the dominance hierarchy, and some males can try to be domineering.
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When he first came to England he was called the Finsk Spets (derived from his Swedish name), but in 1891 the name was officially changed to Finnish Spitz.
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Conformation champions in Finland must first prove themselves in the field; their barking talents are so valued that they select a 'king barker' each year.
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Extremely popular in its homeland and the rest of Scandinavia, its good qualities as a housepet have won it fanciers in England and the United States in the last few years as well.
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About This Breed: Other Names Body Type Personality Coat Health Concerns Shop For Your Finnish Spitz Today!
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It also will bark loudly to attract the attention of the hunter, giving it the sometimes used name of Barking Bird Dog.
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Rescue Club: Finnish Spitz Rescue Foundation Breed Characteristics: Back to Top Body Type: A typical member of the spitz group with a distinctly foxlike appearance Height: 15-20 inches (at shoulder) Weight: 30-35 pounds The plumed tail is set high and curves forward in a tight curl.
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They are not altered Personality: Happy and lively companion Loves the company of children Intelligent but tends to be strong willed so training can be difficult Noisy Coat: Dense double coat.
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Finnish Spitz : Dog Breed Selector : Animal Planet

When it first came to England it was called the Finsk spets (derived from its Swedish name), but in 1891 the name was officially changed to Finnish spitz.
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It is not oily, so the Finkie has little doggy odor; in fact, the Finkie is a particularly clean breed.
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It is good with children, and generally good with other pets, but it can be aggressive to strange dogs.
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There Finkies hunt the capercaille (a turkeylike bird) and black grouse, although they will hunt virtually anything from insects to elk if given the chance.
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In keeping with its barking heritage, the Finkie is proud of its barking ability and likes to show it off loudly!
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The breed is still entrenched in it’s hunting roots, so obedience in the forms of traditional household dogs will require an experienced dog handler, who is gentle and calm yet displays a firm authority.
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This will never be a silent dog as they were designed to be barkers.
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Check out Cute Puppies For Sale’s full Dog Breed Directory to identify a Certified Finnish Spitz Puppies for sale close by.
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Finnish Spitz Puppy Finnish Spitz Dog Breed Appearance: Their fox-like look comes with a square and muscled body.
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Darker colors often dominate, especially in puppies which often lightens to a red-hued color.
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Visit Cute Puppies For Sale’s extensive Dog Breed Directory to locate Finnish Spitz Breeders in your state.
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Finnish Spitz Puppy & Finnish Spitzs Dog Breed Information

He has acute hearing and makes an excellent watchdog, as he is protective of his family and will advise you of any unusual happenings.
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Is it good with a kid that is 10 and 4 grown ups but one at collage that comes home every once in a while??
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Anonymous - 9/11/2011 5:18:44 PM QUESTION: Can a Finnish Spitz live with a Shiba Inu ?
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He can be trained with a firm but gentle voice and touch, and responds better to praise than correction.
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Anonymous - 12/8/2010 2:12:34 PMRespond to Question QUESTION: Are Finnish Spitz's good with parrots?
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This dog loves to eat and will do his best to get extra goodies.
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Finnish Spitz Dog. Hunting Breed Finnish Spitz Dog Explained

That means that even apartment-dwellers can consider ownership of this beautiful breed.
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Long walks or runs are absolutely essential on a daily basis.
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Finnish Spitz Breeders - Dogs & Puppies - Next Day Pets

Make sure you review our tips on 'How to Identify a Good Dog Breeder.' Currently there are no Finnish Spitz breeders listed.Please check our puppies for sale section for: Finnish Spitz puppies from Finnish Spitz breeders.
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Its fox-like appearance and other characteristic features (dense double coat, small erect ears, curled tail) are a tribute to its northern heritage.
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Two Finnish sportsmen, however, discovered some pure Finnish Spitzes in the late 1800s and were determined to rescue the breed.
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Both its temperament and conformation are perfect for tireless and active hunting, even in the coldest weather.
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It was originally known by many names, including the Finnish Cock-Eared Dog, Suomenpystykorva, and Finnish Barking Bird Dog.
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Care Although the Finnish Spitz can survive outdoors in cool and temperate climates, it prefers living indoors, as it craves social contact.
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Finnish Spitz Information and Pictures, Finnish Spitz

Many Finnish Spitz do well in obedience classes if trained with a praise and reward method, as opposed to a heavy hand.ActivityOnce matured they are great athletes and running companions.
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They have an excellent reputation with children, but as with all dogs, small children should always be supervised during play.
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The Finnish Spitz is a natural (wash and wear) dog on whom no trimming should be done, except under the pads of the feet.
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Three walks a day plus playing in the yard is enough to keep a Finnish Spitz happy.
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Small erect ears and a curled tail complete the picture.
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Playing with other dogs and catching balls are among its favorite activities.
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Finnish Spitz Dogs

It has dark eyes with an alert and lively expression.
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Finnish Spitz History Spitz-type dogs have been living, working and playing in Europe for more than 6,000 years.
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Its coat is rough, profuse and puffy, while its feathered tail curls over the back.
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If you’re a dedicated jogger, they’ll match your pace.
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Finnish Spitz | Temperament & Personality

They are intelligent dogs and need to be mentally stimulated as much as they need to be physically exercised.
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They can be trusted with strangers, aren't prone to aggression and get along well with other dogs.
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They can become easily bored with repetitive training exercises, so breeders and trainers recommend keeping sessions short and mixing up the routine.
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Read More > Home History and Health Temperament & Personality Appearance & Grooming Pictures Personality The Finnish Spitz is the perfect companion for an active family.
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They were developed to be sturdy bird-hunting companions and they have a built-in need to run and keep their minds active.
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For the right person, the Finnish Spitz is a super dog!
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S., several dogs are hunted together in a cast; but, in bird treeing trials in Finland, there is only one dog in a cast. Because of the extremely possessive nature of the Finnish Spitz, whether hunting grouse in Finland or squirrel in the United States, each cast of Finnish Spitz must be of a single dog. A Finnish Spitz would not willingly tolerate another dog at "its" tree!
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In his book, SUOMENPYSTYKORVA, Mr. Heikki Sarparenta, one of Finland's foremost authorities on the country's national dog, noted that the dog's original name was Finnish Barking Birddog; but, that, in 1897, the name was officially changed to Suomenpystykorva. To the Finns, it is simply the Pystykorva--Erect Ear.
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S. are similar in many respects, there is at least one critical difference in the two kind of trials. That difference is that, in squirrel treeing trials in the U.
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Finnish Spitz | Dog Breeds at myPetSmart.com

He is an independent thinker, and his training should consist of regular socialization and frequent but short and motivational training sessions.
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He is not especially inclined to do his family's bidding, however adoring he is of the people around him.
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Whatever the weather, getting him outside to run, play and explore is absolutely necessary.
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The Finnish Spitz also loves being involved in outdoor activities with his family.
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This handsome red-gold-coated Norseman was originally used for tracking bears and elks but is now mainly used for hunting Finnish game birds.
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To this end, he can be protective and reserved with strangers.
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This breed is the national dog of Finland; and the Finnish Spitz is referred to in quite a few Finnish patriotic songs.
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This breed can however be stubborn when overly anxious or full of fear.
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