Finnish Spitz

Overview

The Finnish Spitz has the distinction of being the national dog of Finland, where this ancient hunting breed is still used to hunt a wide variety of game. They typically weigh between 20 to 35 pounds and have a slight ‘fox-like’ appearance. They are active, friendly, playful, and loyal and have a double coat and beautiful plume of a tail. Finnish Spitz are lively, high-energy dogs and require lots of daily exercise.

Common Health Conditions & Recommendations for

Pulmonic stenosis:

Some Finnish Spitzes inherit a heart condition known as pulmonic stenosis. This disease causes a partial obstruction of blood flow from the heart to the lungs, which means the heart must work harder to pump enough blood.