Outside or inside, the Finnish Spitz is an agreeable breed that adjusts well, dependent on its owner’s lifestyle. The Spitz is happy whether you’re jogging for miles or spending the day relaxing on the porch. Though independent, the Finnish Spitz can be somewhat clingy and tends to attach itself to one, favored family member. Overall, the Finnish Spitz is a fantastic companion with a beautiful coat, sparkly eyes and a sweet disposition.

Originally, the Finnish Spitz was bred to flush out game birds from trees. Because of this, they have a tendency to yodel, or bark very rapidly, as a signal to their masters – letting you know they’re in the backyard, down in the basement or across the park. Combined with a small streak of territorialism, and the Finnish Spitz can be one very loud guard dog.

When training, the Spitz, or Finkie as they’re sometimes called, tends to perform best for its favored master. This strong-willed breed doesn’t always cooperate with strangers or obedience class teachers and, instead, will almost always look to its master for direction. While the Finnish Spitz gets along swimmingly with children, they can sometimes get jealous of other dogs – particularly those of the same gender. Try pairing a Spitz with a more submissive breed of an opposite gender for a more harmonious household.

For grooming, all that’s required is regular brushing. The Finnish Spitz is a fairly clean breed and tends to clean itself, like a cat. In terms of health issues, veterinarians and breeders suggest that you ask about the dog’s risk for hip dysplasia and cataracts.

Historically, the breed originated in Finland and was initially developed as a hunting dog. As a bark pointer, its job was to indicate the location of game birds by barking. Since 1979, the Spitz has been the national dog of Finland.

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