Website design By BotEap.comThe Finnish Spitz is recognizable by its bright red coat, it has a double coat with an undercoat that is a lighter color than the longer, stockier outer coat. They have an almost fox-like face with pricked ears, a narrow snout, and dark eyes. They are square in appearance, with a sunken chest and a copious amount of fur on their tails, which they carry coiled over their backs. They have rounded cat-like paws and their dew claws are often dropped. They typically stand between 15 and 19 inches tall, with females weighing between 20 and 27 pounds and males between 27 and 33 pounds.

Website design By BotEap.comHistory. The Finnish Spitz is the national dog of Finland, believed to have originated around 2000 years ago when a group of people living in central Russia brought them to Finland. Due to the area where they lived, which was remote, the breed managed to remain almost pure over the years and was developed according to the needs of hunters. They were first introduced to the UK in the 1920s and to this day have remained relatively popular not only as working dogs but also as family pets. The Finnish Spitz was used to hunt small game and would alert the hunter with a distinctive bark, these little dogs have even been known to chase bears.

Website design By BotEap.comTemper. The Finnish Spitz is an affectionate and inquisitive companion, who loves nothing more than being part of the family. They can be lively and playful and do not fully mature until they are 3 or 4 years old. They need to be well socialized, from a young age, or they may develop a habit of being standoffish around strangers.