FINNISH SPITZ

With a common origin to the other Spitz, this dog, servant from time immemorial, especially in the Eastern regions of Finland, closely have a united history to the one of this town of which it is, in a certain sense, a symbol: Indeed, of it is even spoken in the Kalevala, the national epic poem.

Its standard already was defined in 1812. At a time used by the hunters to follow the sign of the polar bear and the elk, also one has been like an optimal dog of day-care center and defense as much against the strangers as against the harmful and ferocious animal.

From raising not certainly easy (the puppies are always very delicate and require well-taken care of and special attentions), it is quite rare in his land of origin, whereas almost it is not known in the other European countries.