Finnish Spitz
Puppy
Fully Grown
The Finnish Spitz, Finland’s national dog, is an excellent hunter. Finnish Spitzes prefer outdoor living and love their freedom. They adore colder temperatures and like to live on the wild side. They enjoy any outdoor action - from chasing birds in the backyard to ensuring that nobody comes close to the property.
To be happy, Finnish Spitzes need cold fresh air and space to roam free. The best activities for them include outdoor activities like forest runs, bush tracking and hunting.
Adjusting to city life would be incredibly hard for this breed and is not recommended. Finnish Spitzes are true watchdogs and love their own voice, and, if confined, they may end up sitting in your backyard barking at the birds for hours.
They will be happy with an owner who has time for them, will give them enough exercise and stimulation and doesn’t mind the barking.
They don’t require any special brushing or grooming.
| Weight: | 12-13 kg |
| Health risk: | High |
| Life expectancy: | 12-14 years |
| Coat: | Medium |
| Grooming intensity: | Low |
| Monthly cost (food): | low |
| Trainability: | Medium |
| Activity level: | High |
There are many sources to get your Beagle from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Finnish Spitz to adopt:
To help your rescued Finnish Spitz to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Finnish Spitz from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
