Breed Buzz: FINNISH SPITZ

Lively and intelligent with a beautiful golden-red coat, the Finnish Spitz is relatively unknown, but is an excellent family companion. Originally bred in Finland for small game hunting, the Finnish Spitz has a distinct bark and often yodels as its preferred method of communication with his owner. The Finnish Spitz is a notably healthy breed that is not prone to ear, eye or hip problems. As with most intelligent and lively breeds, the Finnish Spitz needs a strong owner that is committed to consistent obedience training.  Finnish Spitz puppies are irresistibly cute, but will choose your fingers and toes as playthings without early training.

The most distinctive feature of the Finnish Spitz is its thick, double coat and plumed tail, which makes it resemble a red fox. Its self-cleaning coat requires less bathing, but regular brushing is necessary during seasonal shedding to remove dead hair.

Evanger’s Grain-Free
Meat Lover’s Medley
with Rabbit

The luxurious coat of the Finnish Spitz is best maintained by a high-quality dog food rich in protein and free of harmful additives. Evanger’s Grain-Free Meat Lover’s Medley with Rabbit is chock full of probiotics and Omega 3 and 6 supporting a healthy coat, skin, and joints. Try adding some of  Evanger’s Grain Free Wild Salmon for an extra kick of coat conditioning Omega 3 any Finnish Spitz will love! Evanger’s Grain-Free Meat Lover’s Medley and Grain-Free Salmon is made in the USA with only premium, human grade ingredients.