Finnish Spitz
Suomenpystykoira, Finsk Spets, Spitz Finlandais, Spitz Finlandés, Finnen-Spitz
A hunting dog, prized for its ability to bark and “point” at game like birds, helping hunters locate prey. It is Finland’s national dog and is nicknamed the “Barking Bird Dog” because of its distinctive, loud, and melodic bark used while hunting.
FCI Group
Spitz and Primitive Types
AKC Group
Non-Sporting
TKC Group
Hound
Country of Origin
FI
Finnish Spitz
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Eye Conditions and Blindness
Skeletal and Muscular
Genetic Material and Diversity
FI
Dental Issues and Teeth
Ataxia, Locomotor, and Epilepsy
Temperament
Test Relevances
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
Degenerative Myelopathy
No Evidence
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