Breed:	Finnish Spitz
Country of Origin:	Finland
AKC Group:	Non-Sporting
Function:	Hunting birds
Life Span:	12-15 years
Appearance:	Curled tail
Color:	Red-brown, or a yellowish-red
Coat Type:	Thick
Grooming:	The Finnish Spitz has a self-cleaning coat - as do most other Arctic dogs. Regular grooming with brush and comb is still necessary to remove dead hair. The coat does not have a doggie odor. This breed is a seasonally heavy shedder.
Height:	15-20 inches
Weight:	31-35 pounds
Activity Level:	High
Watch Dog:	Yes
Protection:	Ok
Intelligence:	High
Trainability:	High
Good With Children:	Yes
Good With Pets:	Ok
Good With Strangers:	Ok
Character:	Lively
Home Environment:	Fenced yard
Best Owner:	active
Potential Problems:
Behavior:	Barking! Can bark 160 times a minute!
Physical:	Has one of the lowest frequencies of any breed of hip dysplasia and PRA.
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