Mary Allen
Although originally used as a hunting dog, the Finnspitz was kept as a house dog after its introduction in England and the USA in 1920.
He is not well known but has a reputation for being a good family dog. He likes children and can play tirelessly. He is a good guard but needs to learn to control his tendency to bark.
Finnish Spitz – a typically spitz-type dog
Care
Just like many other arctic dogs, the Finnish Spitz’s coat is “self-cleaning.” However, combing and brushing is still necessary. However, the fur does not have the typical “dog smell”.
Temperament
Lively and curious but not intrusive. The Finnish Spitz is an alert dog who is quite fond of barking when necessary. He is fond of children, domesticated and sociable, loyal to his master, yet not showing “slavish” obedience. But despite all the independence that is sometimes said of him, the Finnish Spitz shows much more courage than you would expect from such a small dog.
External features of the Finnish Spitz
Head
fox-like; with a pointed snout, pin-shaped, dark, alert eyes, and a medium-sized black nose.
Ears
Spitz typical: triangular, set up high, and mobile.
Lively and fast
Light and dignified, sometimes lively and fast. Like most spitz-type hunting dogs, the Finnspitz is a persistent runner with an easy, effortless canter.
Tail
Set on just below the line of the back. It is long, densely haired, and carried tightly curled on one side.
Rearing
If you are looking for a dog that obeys perfectly, you might not want to start with a Finnish Spitz. With a lot of patience, a strong hand, and perseverance, you can still give the Spitz a basic education.
Compatibility
The Finnish Spitz does not usually cause problems when dealing with other dogs, and the dogs are also very good with children. Foreign visitors are always announced, but they are still more of a family dog and not a very good watchdog.
Movement
These dogs love being outside, but they don’t feel too happy in a kennel. They are most likely to feel in their element among conspecifics. In any case, this dog is certainly a good choice in the country, but there are also enough cases of successful keeping of the Finnish Spitz in the city – where, of course, special attention must be paid to ensuring that the dogs get enough exercise.