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Finnish Spitz Dog Breed

The lively Finnish Spitz, the flame-colored, foxy-faced breed from the “Land of 60,000 Lakes,” is a small but fearless hunting dog whose unique style of tracking and indicating quarry has earned him the nickname the “Barking Bird Dog.”

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Finish Spitz head photo
Breed Judging
Cindy Stansell

The Finnish Spitz

Finnish Spitz, Finland’s National Dog, is one of the world’s few basal breeds. This red-gold, square spitz was bred to hunt birds and game.

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latest articles

Finish Spitz head photo
Breed Judging
Cindy Stansell

The Finnish Spitz

Finnish Spitz, Finland’s National Dog, is one of the world’s few basal breeds. This red-gold, square spitz was bred to hunt birds and game.

Read More »

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The best way to ensure a long and happy relationship with a purebred dog is to purchase one from a responsible breeder. Not sure where to begin?

Contact the National Parent Club’s Breeder Referral Program, which is listed on the AKC Breeder Referral Contacts page.

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