Non-Sporting Group - Finnish Spitz

The Finnish Spitz was once used by Lapp hunters to track elk and polar bears, but is now popular throughout Scandinavia for hunting grouse and other game birds.

Coat: Short and close on head and front of legs, longer on body and back of legs; scmi-crcct and stiff on neck and back.

Color: Reddish-brown or red-gold on hack, preferably bright.

Features: Medium-size head and eyes; cars small and cocked, and sharply pointed; body almost square in outline; tail plumed, and curves vigorously from the root.

Size: Height at withers: dogs 17 20 in, bitches IS 18 in. Weight: 25 35 lb.

Care: Requires plenty of exercise and daily brushing.

Character: The Finnish Spitz is appreciated as a faithful companion and home-loving pet, which is good with children.