Finnish Spitz dog breed laying down panting against a white background
Finnish Spitz dog breed laying down panting against a white background

Traits and Characteristics

type

Non-Sporting

weight

20 to 33 pounds

height

16 to 20 inches

family

Spitz

Traits and Characteristics

type

Non-Sporting

weight

20 to 33 pounds

height

16 to 20 inches

family

Spitz

Fox-like in its appearance, the Finnish Spitz has small pricked ears, a dense double coat, and a tail that curls over. They are light on their feet and fearless. The coat is golden-red, giving off a flow. Nicknamed Finkies or Finns, they make good watchdogs, yodeling to alert.

  • Energy Levellevel 3 in 5

  • Exercise Requirementslevel 3 in 5

  • Playfulnesslevel 3 in 5

  • Affection Levellevel 3 in 5

  • Friendliness to Dogslevel 3 in 5

  • Friendliness to Other Petslevel 3 in 5

  • Friendliness to Strangerslevel 1 in 5

  • Watchfulnesslevel 3 in 5

  • Ease of Traininglevel 3 in 5

  • Grooming Requirementslevel 3 in 5

  • Heat Sensitivitylevel 4 in 5

  • Vocalitylevel 4 in 5

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