Finnish Spitz
- Group 5: Spitz and primitive types
- Section 2: Nordic Hunting Dogs
- With optional working trial
Karelian Bear Dog, Suomenpystykorva
Females: 42 ± 3 cm Males: 47 ± 3 cm
Females: 7-10 kg Dogs: 12-13 kg
The Finnish Spitz (Finnish Suomenpystykorva ) is recognized by the FCI Finnish breed (FCI Group 5, Section 2, Standard No. 49).
Origin and History
The Finnish Spitz is a " long-established " dog, about his history but nothing is known. As a typical Spitz type dog he has always been a companion of the resident population, robust, bred for everyday use, snow and ice do not matter to him. He is a tireless companion on the hunt, with very strong, loud voice that announces it, whether to follow a track or made a piece of loot. The hunter needs this announcement in order to follow the light-footed in the snow dog can and so to find the loot.
In Russia and in particular in the Russian Canine Federation RKF is for the Finnish Spitz also the name Karelian Bear Laika (Russian Карело - финская лайка transcribed Karelo- Finskaja Laika ) usual. 2006, the Finnish and the Russian Breeders' Association agreed that it is the same breed in the Finnish tips and the Karelo- Finnish Laiki and Finland that created the standard. Thus Finland is also the origin of the breed (see breeds in the scheme of FCI).
Description
The Finnish Spitz is up to 47 cm tall and 13 kg heavy, reddish brown to golden brown. His hair is long, standing, stiff with plenty of undercoat. Small, erect ears are pointed typical; the tail is carried over the back.
Use
The Finnish Spitz is mainly used for hunting black grouse and capercaillie, as appropriate today for elk hunting. The dog has the task independently track down the game and as long barking until the hunter comes.