Height: male: 17.5-20 in.; female: 15.5-18 in. Weight: male: 31-36 lbs.; female: 23-29 lbs. Life Span: 12-14 years
The Finnish Spitz or Finsk Spets is the national dog of Finland. He is an independent, reserved, cautious and sometimes aloof breed. As he was bred to be a hunter he needs to be kept in a secure fenced yard or he may go off on a hunting expedition. Sensitive and strong minded he is loyal to his human family and loves being with children.
