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Non-Sportingmedium🌍 Finlandbarking bird dog and hunting dog
Finnish Spitz
Lively, independent, vocal, friendly
Popularity
679
Foxlike national dog; vocal pointer with bright, independent streak.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
double coat with short soft dense undercoat and long harsh straight guard hairs
Colors
golden red
Male height
17.5–20 in
Female height
15.5–18 in
Male weight
31–36 lb
Female weight
22–29 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
3
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
4
Barking
5
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
4
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
