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COUNTRY:
Finland
WEIGHT:
55 pounds
HEIGHT:
22-24V2 inches
COAT:
Short, but dense and coarse to the touch
COLOR:
Tan with black saddle; small white markings
on head, chest, feet and tail tip
OTHER
NAMES: Suomenajokoira
REGISTRY:
FCI
GROUP:
Hound
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Known since the
18th century, the Finnish Hound was developed by using a variety of English,
German, Swiss and native Scandinavian hounds. Although the breed is popular
and widespread in Finland, he is uncommon elsewhere. After hunting hare
and fox with his master in the summer, he spends the long winters warm
and cozy indoors with the family. He is rarely exhibited.
He is a rangy
yet strongly boned hound much like a large foxhound. Probably a gift from
his German ancestors, his singular ears are large with stiff cartilage,
making them stand out somewhat from the head. He is friendly and calm
in temperament, yet energetic in the hunt.
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