Puppy Dog Breed Finnish Spitz
A Finnish Spitz Finnish language Suomenpystykorva is a breed of dog originating in Finland The breed is thought to be an old one bred as a hunting dog It is a bark pointer indicating the position of game by barking to attract the hunter's attention It has been used mostly to bark at game that flees into trees such as squirrels grouses and capercaillies but it serves well also to hunt moose and elk Some individuals have been known to go after even a bear despite the dog's small size In its native country the breed is still mostly used as a hunting dog but as it is very friendly and loves children in other countries it serves mainly as a house pet The Finnish Spitz has been the national dog of Finland since 1979 The Finnish Spitz has a square build meaning that the length of the body is the same or slightly shorter than the height of the withers to the ground It should look like a fox with a fluffier coat The length of the body is measured from the point of…Read More about Finnish Spitz at WikiPedia
Latest Finnish Spitz Frequently Asked Questions:
We adopted our dog from the shelter a couple of years ago and the shelter couldn't tell us what type of dog it was. It looks like a Finnish Spitz, but it weighs only 20 pounds. My wife and I would love to know if there is such a dog as a miniature finnish spitz. Any opinions would be most appreciated.
Answer:There is a Giant/Medium/Small version of the German Spitz: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/germanspitz.htm Maybe your dog can be that type of spitz? If not, she is probably mixed with a Pomeranian or LH Chi. Never know. Hope that helps!
I love these dogs! They are so beautiful and by what ive read sound like they have a great temperment too. If you own one or know one, what are they like? Do they shed lots when theyre not blowing their coat? How friendly are they? And any other stories you would like to share about your finnish spitz would be awesome! Thanks!
Answer:I have a dog mixed with one and yes they shed alot ,my dog is very good has a great temperment but barks at everything so I looked it up on the net and they say their nickname is barking something I can not remember,but they are known for their barking.and also read that they are not very common dogs mine looks like a fox and is super sweet but demanding.and high spirited.
How can you tell apart a shiba inu and a finnish spitz when you buy a puppy from a breeder? just in case, the breeder lies to you. They both look very alike, fox like.
Answer:The Finnish Spitz will looks more like a wolf than the Shiba Inu and have a fuller coat and fuller tail.
I have a Finnish Spitz mix of 2 years of age and I just got a new Pit Bull puppy 2 weeks ago. He is 10 weeks, My Finnish Spitz is very protective over her doggie treats. When the pit bull comes near her treats she attacks him. How do I get her to stop attacking him? Thanks Andy :]. that should work. The only problem with that is if one doesn't eat the treat the other tries to steal it :[
Answer:I think i have a good answer, okay take your Finnish Spitz in 1 room with you(do not give treats to your Finnish Spitz at the moment), then ask a family member to bring the pup in, then when your Finnish Spitz see's the pup give a treat to "both" your Finnish Spitz and the baby pit, the reason why is so the Finnish Spitz will want the puppy around, he thinks he'll get a treat
my family and i are looking for a dog.we have considered a finnish spitz but are concerned about the barking. we also live in the counttry so our yard is not really fenced in but we do have a fair bit of land...would this be ok for the spitz? or would it run away or have problems with wild animals?
Answer:Any breed from Spitz's, Labs, Shepperd's to Poodles the rules are always the same for all dogs. Most puppies need to be trained not to bark sense this is their natural way of communication. Without training this can become a habit that takes a lot of work to break. It is wise to never let any breed of dog run wild. When outside it should either be on a leash or in a fenced in yard. Yes, if you let your dog run free it can roam, run away, get hit by a car and stolen. Your dog is personal property and you can get sued for any problems that it can cause by running free. I live in the mountains with bears, bob cats so this is another important reason not to let a dog run wild and free. Learning about the care of dogs is important before bringing one home. I hope I have been of some help.
