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 		   Finnish Spitz
     
 

Quick Facts

Family: Spitz, Northern
Region of Origin: Finland
Originally used for hunting birds
Also known as Suomenpystykorva, Finsky Spets
Height: 15-20"
Life Span: 12-14"
Color: varying shades of golden red
Weight: 23-36 lbs
  A Finnish Spitz is a breed of dog originating in Finland. The breed is thought to be an old one, bred as a hunting dog. It is a "bark pointer", indicating the position of game by barking to attract the hunter's attention. The Finnish Spitz has been the national dog of Finland since 1979.

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