Interesting Facts about FINNISH SPITZ ***

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Did you Know? List of Interesting Facts about Finnish Spitz
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about Finnish Spitz, trivia and information about pets, including some useful statistics will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults.

Interesting Facts about Finnish Spitz are as follows:

Fact 1 - Origin of the breed: Finnish Spitz originated in Finland and was originally bred for hunting birds and small game such as squirrels and rats, although some are known to also hunt large animals such as elk and bears

Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Finnish Spitz: This ancient breed of hunting dog are stocky heavy-coated breeds of dogs native to cool northern regions having pointed muzzles and erect ears with a curled furry tail.
- The Finnish Spitz is the National Dog of Finland
- It is a pointer dog indicating the position of game by barking to attract the hunter's attention
  - Pointers stand in front of their quarry, with their nose and body rigidly still , thus directing (or pointing) the hunter to its location - the Finnish Spitz uses its loud bark to attract additional attention
- The Finnish Spitz also barks at game to encourage movement
Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Finnish Spitz range from 23 - 36 pounds
Fact 4 - Size: The height of the Finnish Spitz range from 15.5 - 20 inches, up to the shoulder
Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Finnish Spitz and Nicknames: Barking Bird Dog of Finland
Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Finnish Spitz: The coat is normally long on the body and short on the head and comes in a range of colors including reddish-brown colors
Fact 7 - Life of Finnish Spitz: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 14 years
Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Finnish Spitz is the Non Sporting dog breed
Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
Fact 10 - Choosing Finnish Spitz as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
- How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
- How much time will it take to groom the dog?
- How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
- Are Finnish Spitz suitable for children?
- How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Finnish Spitz are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
- - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
Fact 12 - Breeding Finnish Spitz for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
Fact 13 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
Fact 14 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Finnish Spitz

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