Finnish Spitz
Finland's fox-red national dog, a lively bird-hunting spitz famous for its ringing bark.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Medium
- Skouerhoogte
- Reuns 44–50 cm · Tewe 39–45 cm
- Gewig
- Reuns 12–13 kg · Tewe 7–10 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 12–15 jaar
- Oefening
- 60–90 min per dag
- Versorging
- Een keer per week
- Haarkleed
- Dubbele haarkleed, medium
- Kleure
- Rooi, Goud
- Geteel vir
- Jag op reuk, Geselskap
- Land van oorsprong
- Finland
- FCI
- Groep 5, nr. 49 · Spitse en primitiewe tipes
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 4/5 – Hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met ander honde | 3/5 – Matig |
| Goed met katte | 2/5 – Laag |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 3/5 – Matig |
| Energie | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Speelsheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Maklik om op te lei | 2/5 – Laag |
| Jagdrif | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 3/5 – Matig |
| Blaf | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Verharing | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 2/5 – Laag |
| Kwyl | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 2/5 – Laag |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 2/5 – Laag |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer hitte | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer koue | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- want a medium-sized, lively family dog
- live in a cool climate
- enjoy forest walks
Dink twee keer as jy …
- live in a flat with thin walls
- want instant obedience
- dislike barking
Versorging
Temperament
Finnish Spitz are cheerful, alert and independent, affectionate with family and somewhat reserved with strangers. They are very vocal.
Oefening
An hour or more of daily walking and free play keeps them content. They enjoy forest walks, tracking and hunting tests.
Versorging
The double coat needs weekly brushing, with more frequent combing during the seasonal moult.
Opleiding
They learn quickly but get bored with repetition. Keep sessions short and varied, and teach a quiet cue early.
Gesondheid
Hip dysplasia, patellar luxation and epilepsy are known, and diabetes has been reported. Ask the breeder for hip, knee and eye results.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Heupe (HD)
- Elmboë (ED)
- Knieskywe (patella)
- Oogondersoek
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
The Finnish Spitz is an old Finnish hunting breed used to find capercaillie and black grouse. The dog locates the bird in a tree and barks rhythmically to hold its attention until the hunter arrives. The breed was nearly lost to crossbreeding in the 19th century and was rebuilt by Finnish enthusiasts.
At home it is lively, friendly and good with children, but it is a vocal breed by design. It needs exercise, company and some outlet for its hunting instinct. Owners in close housing should be prepared to work on barking from the start.
Het jy geweet?
The Finnish Spitz is Finland's national dog, and Finnish hunting trials judge how well a dog barks at treed birds.