What is the cost of a Finnish Spitz Dog Breed puppy in India?

About the Finnish Spitz

The balanced, squarely symmetrical Finnish Spitz will stand not more than 20 inches at the shoulder and are easily recognized by their foxy face and prick ears projecting a lively expression, and a curving plumed tail. Their dense coat of glorious golden red which is never monochromatic gives them the Finnish Spitz Glow. Finkies or Finns, as they are nicknamed, move with a bold and brisk gait.

Finkies make excellent alert dogs, wary but not shy with strangers. This is a vocal breed in Finland, owners hold contests to crown a King Barker and true Finn lovers are more delighted than annoyed by their breed's yodeling and range of vocalization. Finkies are eager canine athletes and eye-catching show dogs known to be smart, sensitive, and captivating companions.

Height: 17.5-20 inches (male), 15.5-18 inches (female)

Weight: 25-33 pounds (male), 20-28 pounds (female)

Life Expectancy: 13-15 years

Common Coat Color: Gold, Red, Red Gold

History

In his native land, Finland's most popular dog breed is called the Suomenpystykorva. Mercifully, in English-speaking countries, it is known simply as the Finnish Spitz.

It is assumed that when migrants from central Russia arrived in what is now Finland some 3,000 years ago, they brought their spitz-type dogs with them. For centuries these forerunners of modern Finns were employed as all-purpose hunters. In time, they began to specialize in gamebirds.

Finkies or Finns have a unique bird-dogging style. Their acute nose leads them to treed birds. They then mesmerize the bird with their slow tail-wagging and distinctive yodeling, or rapid-fire barking (they can achieve 160 barks a minute). The swishing tail also serves another purpose to allow the hunter to see the dog through the dense forest. This freezes the game in place until a rifle-toting human arrives to finish the job. Finkies also flush and trail birds to the trees.

By the late 1800s, these hardy Norsemen faced extinction. Thanks to a promotional blitz mounted by two ardent Finnish admirers of the breed, Hugo Roos and Hugo Sandberg, the Finkie was brought back from near oblivion. By the century's end, the Finnish Spitz was recognized by the Finnish Kennel Club.

England received its first exports in the 1920s. An early British devotee, Lady Kitty Ritson, coined the nickname Finkie, as some English-speaking fanciers still refer to the breed. They arrived in America around 1960.

Nutrition

The Finnish Spitz metabolism is extremely efficient for a primitive breed, notes one breed expert. This means that overfeeding the breed will result in obesity fairly quickly. High-quality dry dog food works well to maintain good condition and weight. Treats can be useful in training but should be given sparingly. Give table scraps sparingly as well, if at all, especially avoiding cooked bones and foods with high fat content. Learn about which human foods are safe for dogs, and which are not.

Food List

Royal Canin - Mini Starter | Mini Puppy | Mini Adult

Pedigree - Pedigree Chicken & Veg

Grooming

The Finnish Spitz is a natural breed that some owners prefer to wash and wear. The breed standard is very specific: No trimming of the coat except for feet is allowed. Whiskers shall not be trimmed. Any alteration of the coat by coloring, dying, trimming, scissoring or other means must be severely faulted. Lightly spraying the coat with water and brushing the coat using a pin brush every two to three days is adequate. Hot blow-drying will dry the outer coat. During their twice-yearly shedding season, daily brushing or a bath followed by a cool-temperature blow-dry and brushing will speed up this process, and a good quality comb and a slicker brush are very useful in getting out the undercoat. The shedding is more severe in an intact female. The coat of a spayed female can become softer and denser and can take more grooming.

Grooming Product List

De-Shedding Tool

Exercise

Finnish Spitz was bred to hunt all day in dense woods, giving them the stamina to range far, making a solidly fenced yard a must. A Finnish Spitz must never be kept away from his people, as he becomes deeply bonded with his family. They require a moderately high degree of exercise. A daily walk, long or short, on a leash, is always a reward in and of itself.

Price

The Finnish Spitz, as suggested by the name, hails from Finland and is a medium-sized non-sporting breed. These canines do not have a huge demand in India but many dog admirers of the country are attracted by their foxlike appearance and their happy and easygoing personality, hence, they want to raise these canines as their pets.

The Finnish Spitz dog price in India is generally quite affordable and it starts at about INR 18,000. But, it can go quite higher than that and it is mainly because the Finnish Spitz dog price directly depends on a lot of factors like the gender of the canine, which breeder you are getting it from, and some more. But the most important factor that influences the Finnish Spitz dog price in India is the various variants of the canine that are available at many reputable dog breeders places.

These variants are Basic, KCI Registered, and Show Quality. And, as we go from basic to show variant, the Finnish Spitz dog price increases with it. But, along with the price, the overall quality (authenticity, certification by various kennel clubs, purebred, etc.) of the canine also increases.

Given below are the average price ranges of the Finnish Spitz puppies which are available in various variations:

Finnish Spitz Puppy price (Basic): INR 18,000 to INR22,000

Finnish Spitz Puppy price (KCI registered): INR22,000 to INR 30,000

Finnish Spitz Puppy price (Show Quality): INR30,000 to INR60,000

*The inner attributes and temperamental characteristics remain the same in all the variations, but the standard and quality of the breed improve as we go down towards the Show class.

Now, if you are planning to raise a Finnish Spitz as your pet, then you should start focusing on finding the best breeders to get it from. A good breeder will not only provide a fit and healthy pooch to you whose healthiness and genuineness would already be certified by various kennel clubs, but he can also guide you and give you valuable details about the canine you are interested in. Also, the chances of your soon-to-be pet suffering from a pre-existing disease are tremendously less if you get it from a responsible breeder. Thus, rather than finding your desired canine at any random breeder's place, you should only search for it and get it from a trusted and reputable source. But, it is not that easy to find a reliable breeder.

And thus, to solve this major concern, Tailsbuddy has visited the best Finnish Spitz breeders in your city and verified them to ensure that you bring a healthy puppy home at the best price and of good quality. Tailsbuddy will guide you at every stage, from bringing a new pup home to raising them in a healthy environment. Kindly fill out the form below and we will get in touch with you.