Finnish Spitz

Finnish Spitz
The  Finnish Spitz originated in Finland where they were originally bred as a hunting dog. , Koi It is a 'bark pointer', indicating the position of game by barking to attract the hunter's attention. They have been used mostly to bark at game that flees into trees, such as squirrels, grouses, and capercaillies, but also to hunt moose and elk. Some specimins have been known to go after a bear, despite the dog's small size, thus they have a repuration for bravery.   In its native country, , Norfolk Terrier the breed , Balinese is still used as a hunting dog, , Pomeranian but as it is very friendly and loves children. In other countries , Cichlids it serves mainly as a house pet. The Finnish Spitz has been the national dog , Ponies of Finland since 1979.

General appearance
The Finnish Spitz has a square build, with the length of the body is the same as the height. The thick coat , English Bulldog / British Bulldog may distort the over-all appearance , Rabbit Breeds of the dog. , Spiders Level 1 Flex1 They have rounded, cat-like feet and dew claws on all four feet, the rear dew claws are always removed in show specimens. The Finnish Spitz has a very chiseled and sharp appearance, , Scorpions with a face and expression resembling that of a fox and the typical Spitz tail , Yorkshire Terrier that curls over the back.

Coat(Show Standard)
The Finnish Spitz has a typical double coat, , Dartmoor and Exmoor Ponies with a desnse soft undercoat and long, harsh guard hairs that can measure one or two inches long. The coat , Blue and Gold Macaw is stiffer, denser, and longer on the neck, back, back of thighs, and plume of the tail, , Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier but shorter on the head and legs. Dogs , Javanese sport a slightly longer and coarser coat , Australian Kelpie than the bitches, who are more refined. In the show ring, the coat is shown as natural; a brush through the coat , Caring for your older Cat is acceptable but no trimming is allowed, not even of whiskers. The one exception is the hair under the pads of the feet.

Colour(Show Standard)
Puppies look very foxlike. They are born dark grey or fawn, with a vast amount of black. The colour , Miniature Pinscher of the adult dog is not usually known till the puppy reaches 4 months, of even older. The adult colour , Cichlids must be red. It can be of almost any shade, varying from pale honey to dark chestnut. There are no preferences over shades as long as the colour , English Bulldog / British Bulldog is bright and clear with no hints of dullness, which is of most importance. The coat , Yorkshire Terrier should never be of a solid colour. , Spiders Level 1 Flex1 It should be shaded and without any defined colour , Balinese changes. The coat , Yorkshire Terrier is usually at its darkest shade on the back of the dog, , English Bull / British Bulldog gradually getting lighter around the chest and belly. The undercoat must always be lighter in colour , Samoyed than the topcoat, but is never allowed to be white. A small patch of white, no more than 1.5 centimetres wide, is allowable on the chest, and white tips on the feet are acceptable, but not desired.

Pigmentation
The nose, lips, and rims of eyes should always be black.

Height
Dogs, 17½ to 20 inches (43-50 cm)
Bitches, 15½ to 18 inches (39-45 cm)

Weight
Dogs, 31-36 lb
Bitches, 23-29 lb

Temperament
Finnish Spitz are a lively, faithful, and intelligent. , Australian Kelpie They love children, and are wonderful companion dogs, , English Bull / British Bulldog and are an ideal family , American Cream Draft Horse pet. They rarely show aggression unless needed (they are a breed , Great Dane who like to protect their family) but they do love the sound of their own voices. Careful training , Oriental Longhair will need to be undertaken to teach him that barking is both unnecessary and unwanted unless there is real cause to bark, although the barking does come in useful if you are looking for a watchdog.  Your Finnish Spitz will very happily locate anything that is out of the ordinary and alert you to it.

Because of their intelligence, , Whippet they are independent and strong-willed dogs, , Balinese best trained with a soft voice and touch. They will easily become bored with repetitive training , Samoyed and so sessions should be kept short and to the point, making patience a must-have for any owner.

Health
Predominantly a healthy breed , Australian Shepherd but with some rare problems, ensure you buy from a reputable breeder , Yorkshire Terrier and check the breed , Dog Shows stock history.
 

 



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