Finnish Spitz Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Finnish Spitz Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Finnish Spitz Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Finnish Spitz.

Finnish Spitz Guide and Fact File

Height: The Finnish Spitz is approximately 15-20 inches in height

Weight: The Finnish Spitz is approximately 14-16kg in weight

Size of Dog: The Finnish Spitz is a medium sized dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: Spitz belonging to Non-Sporting Group of dogs

Country of Origin of the Breed: The Finnish Spitz were taken from Central Russia to Finland

Exercise Needs: The Finnish Spitz requires a moderate amount of daily exercise

Coat Type: The Finnish Spitz has a double coat. The outer coat is long, straight and harsh

Shedding hairs: The Finnish Spitz sheds heavily during two periods per year

Grooming needs: The Finnish Spitz requires regular grooming

Training a Finnish Spitz (Trainability): Trainable with firm but gentle handling

Other Names of Finnish Spitz: Suomenpystrykorva, Finnish Cock-Eared Dog, Finnish Barking Birddog, The national dog of Finland

Finnish Spitz Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 12 - 15 years

Number of puppies per litter: The Finnish Spitz has around 3-6 puppies per litter

Temperament / Behaviour: Independent, Lively, Strong-Minded, Sociable and Loving

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Finnish Spitz puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Finnish Spitz dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Finnish Spitz Puppies and Dogs

Finnish Spitz puppies and dogs are high spirited and friendly. This breed of puppy and dog can be a little shy around unfamiliar people so it's important to socialize them from as young as possible so that they can accept strangers when they develop into adult dogs. This breed of puppy and dog is an independent thinker and it's strong minded, however, their personalities and temperaments are very charming, playful and loving. This breed of puppy and dog enjoys human company and bonds very well with children. All dogs, however, should be supervised around children, particularly young ones. This is a fairly active dog that should be given a moderate amount of exercise and activity on a daily basis, as well as some time to play. This breed often makes a great family pet as training isn't generally too difficult and they adapt well to family life.

Choosing Finnish Spitz Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Finnish Spitz puppies grow into medium sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Finnish Spitz puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. This breed is generally very healthy and often doesn't fall victim to any major health conditions, diseases or illness. However, it is always wise to be vigilant and owners should gain their vets advise if they have any health concerns what-so-ever. This breed of puppy and dog has a double coat, the outer-coat is long, straight and dense and it sheds heavily twice per year. During normal periods the Finnish Spitz should be groomed twice per week, however, during shedding periods, it should be groomed on a daily basis to help combat dead or loose hairs. The Finnish Spitz breed should be bathed regularly.

Finnish Spitz Puppies and Dogs