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Finnish Spitz
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group: spitz/northern
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height: m
17.5-20"/
44.45-50.8 cm
f 15.5-18"/ 39.37-45.72 cm |
types: |
weight: 31-35
lbs /
14.06-15.87 kg |
colors: |
golden
red, pale honey, deep auburn, yellow-red, golden-brown,
reddish-brown |
physical traits: |
moderate size, big voice, hard-working |
hair type: |
double coated, short, dense,
soft undercoat; harsh, long straight 1-2", 2.54-5.08
cm overcoat |
personality/
temperament: |
loyal, friendly, lively, independent,
active, alert, eager, brave, faithful, cautious, strong-willed,
independent. some can be shy, aggressive |
maintenance/
special needs:
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not good with other pets, does
not take direction well |
nickname: |
Suomenpystykorva |
origination: |
Finland |
bred for: |
small animal hunting in harsh
climates, lead and point to treed game, companionship |
identifying traits: |
fox-like, cat-like |
ideal for: |
family, housedog, companionship,
watchdog, hunting, all climates |
good with kids? |
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life expectancy: |
12-14 yrs |
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kennel
clubs: |
akc-(nonsporting
dog group), fci-(Nordic hunting dog group), uk, saku, ankc,
nzkc-(hound dog group), ukc-(northern dog group), ckc |
rescues: |
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