All Dog Breeds >>Temprament of Finnish Spitz
The Finnish Spitz is a beloved family dog and skilled hunting dog. He is intelligent, independent, inquisitive, lively, good-natured, faithful, and brave. For centuries, he has served as a barking hunting dog, and he does know how to bark. He is often accused of loving the sound of his own voice. However, he can be trained to keep his bark under control. Because of the Spitz's independent nature, obedience training is important, or your Finnish Spitz will successfully take over your home.
(They can be strong-willed.) This is a slow-maturing breed. Patience is necessary when training a Finnish Spitz, as is creativity -- he tends to get bored easily. He needs to be kept on lead or in a fenced-in area, as he will take off on an adventure if allowed to. The Finnish Spitz enjoys being active and has moderate exercise needs. He is agile and energetic and loves to go for long walks and hikes. He enjoys spending time with his family and loves to be involved in all aspects of family life. He will want to play outside with you and then lie on the couch with you and watch football. He is excellent with children.
He loves playing with them, and if they annoy him, he will just walk away. He is often cautious with strangers. He has excellent hearing and makes a good watchdog. He is protective of his family and will certainly advise you of things that concern him. He is an excellent watchdog!