| Finnish Spitz
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| Alternative names
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| Suomenpystykorva
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| Finsk Spets
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| Country of origin
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| Finland
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| Classification
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| FCI: | Group 5 Section 2 #49
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| AKC: | Non-sporting
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| ANKC: | Group 4 (Hounds)
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| CKC: | Group 2 - Hounds
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| KC(UK): | Hound
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| NZKC: | Hounds
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| UKC: | Northern Breeds
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| Breed standards (external links)
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FCI, AKC, ANKC
KC(UK), NZKC, UKC
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A Finnish Spitz is a breed of dog originating in Finland. The breed is thought to be an old one, bred as a hunting dog. It is a "bark pointer", indicating the position of game by barking to attract the hunter's attention. The Finnish Spitz has been the national dog of Finland since 1979.
