The Finnish Spitz is a breed of dog that is a member of the Spitz typing. The breed is also commonly known as the 'Finnish Hunting Dog, ' the 'Finnish Spets' and the 'Finsk Spets.' The Finnish Spitz was developed through the selective breeding of Spitz-type dogs that inhabited central Russia thousands of years ago. The main group that developed the Finnish Spitz were known as the Finno-Ugrian. The Finno-Ugrian were tribes of people who relied on dogs to help them hunt for food which helped to produce the breed known as the Finnish Spitz. During the late 1800s, transportation began to bring different people from a plethora of diverse communities together and the Finnish Spitz began to be bred with multiple other types of dogs. In 1880 a man named Hugo Roos observed that the number of Finnish Spitz was beginning to dwindle, due to interbreeding, and decided to try and revive the breed to preserve its unique characteristics and innate hunting ability. The Finnish Spitz has a square shaped build, a soft dense double coat and a plumed tail. The breed's double coat consists of a dense undercoat made up of long and harsh guard hairs that can measure up two inches (5cm) in length! The breed's outer coat is generally much softer but will feel stiff around the dog's neck, back, tail and back of its legs. Finnish Spitz puppies are normally born with a darker coat coloration that will normally include black, brown, dark grey or fawn, which gives them a similar look to that of a red fox cub. By the time the Finnish Spitz reaches adulthood its coat will change color to be more of a pale honey or golden-red. The Finnish Spitz is known to be an incredibly active, alert and lively breed. It is important to make sure that you walk your Finnish Spitz at least twice a day to make sure that it is properly exercised. Finnish Spitz that are bored or have an abundance of energy will normally develop destructive behaviors. It is important to remember that the Finnish Spitz is a breed developed for its innate hunting instinct which means that the Finnish Spitz is a not a breed that is recommended to live in a household with other small animals. However, the Finnish Spitz is a friendly and loving breed when it comes to its own family unit and is generally fine with strangers and unknown dogs (providing that it has been properly socialized).

Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a Finnish Spitz's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your Finnish Spitz, raising your Finnish Spitz from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between!

"The Finnish Spitz: A Complete and Comprehensive Owners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your Finnish Spitz," Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time Finnish Spitz owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning an Finnish Spitz and much more.

This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'