Finnish Spitz, originated in the 18th century, it was long used to hunt small game and birds.
Its appearance is similar to that of a fox, with a pointed snout, erect ears, thick fur, and a curled tail, all of which demonstrate its Nordic origin. One of its most important features is its square and proportionate body, with no exaggerated body parts. The gorgeous red-golden coat, casual and carefree posture, and agile movements are all bonus points.
It is very smart and lively, friendly, polite, enthusiastic, loyal, brave and cautious. The gender characteristics are very distinct, with males being strong but not rough; females are delicate but not excessively slim.
The Finnish Spitz is the result of a breeding program in the late 18th century, which involved the crossbreeding of various hunting dogs, including English, German, Swiss, and Scandinavian breeds.
It is the most common local working dog in Finland and Sweden, but it is rarely seen in other countries around the world.
In the summer, they go hunting with their owners, while in the winter, they hibernate in warm dog houses. They are not frequently used for show purposes. During hunting, they demonstrate abundant energy and endurance. Hunters mainly use them to track animals such as rabbits, badgers, and foxes. Even in extremely difficult situations, they work tirelessly and never give up. They are agile and exceptionally capable.
The Finnish Spitz is large in size, but very gentle and easy to get along with children. Its temperament is quiet and it can be a relatively good family dog and guard dog.
However, because it requires a large amount of activity, it is not recommended to be raised in an apartment. It needs a certain amount of space and prefers free outdoor activities.
Toes inflammation
Symptoms: Dogs frequently lick their toes, the area between the toes becomes red and moist, and in severe cases, limping may occur
Preparation: Iodine, erythromycin ointment, Elizabeth collar
Instructions: Wear the Elizabeth collar, remove the hair from the feet, wash with soapy water or wipe with iodine, wait for the inflammation to dry, and apply erythromycin ointment between the toes once a day for a week.
Ear mites
Symptoms: Dogs scratch their ears, shake their heads and ears, dogs' ears have a strong sour smell, accompanied by increased tear stains, hair loss in the ears, dark brown secretions and earwax.
Preparation: Ear cleanser, ear cleaning solution
Instructions: Clean the hair inside the dog's ears, flush the ear canal with ear cleaning solution or Vicks ear cleanser, gently massage the base of the ear for 30 seconds, wait for the dog to shake out the ear cleaning solution, wipe off the secretions with cotton balls, and gently clean the earlobe and ear canal.
Skin disease
Symptoms: Dogs develop itching, red and itchy skin, dogs scratch, the coat becomes dull and rough, more dandruff, and even patches of hair loss.
Preparation: Saline solution, topical ointment or skin spray, vitamin B.
Instructions: Put the Elizabeth collar on the dog to prevent scratching and licking, trim the problem skin and surrounding hair, then rinse with saline solution for sterilization, and then apply ointment or use spray, combined with antibiotics and vitamin B.
The Finnish Spitz male dog is easily excited when meeting other male dogs. It is agile, independent, energetic, gentle, and calm, and needs to be strictly trained from an early age.
The amount of food for this dog is larger than many other breeds, so at least 180g of meat should be provided every day. Whether this amount of food becomes a burden for the owner depends on their personal financial ability. In addition to meat, an equal amount of vegetarian food should also be given, and low-sugar biscuits can be used as a substitute for vegetarian food.
The coat may sometimes damage its square shape, so attention should be paid to grooming, and the necessary trimming should be done in a timely manner.
1. Not bathing frequently
When bathing dogs, it should not be too frequent. The frequency of bathing dogs should depend on the dog's hygiene. In hot weather, dogs can be bathed one or two more times, and in winter, it can be reduced by one or two times. However, the total number of baths should not exceed 5 times. Otherwise, it may damage its fur and skin!
2. Brushing regularly
Dogs shed their fur almost every day, especially in spring and autumn. To ensure good hair growth, regular brushing is an important step. Pet owners can use pet-specific brushes to help dogs remove naturally shed hair and avoid tangling. Brushing once in the morning and once in the evening for about five minutes each time is sufficient.
3. Sunbathing
Sunbathing is beneficial for the growth of dog's hair. In addition to making the fur more shiny, letting dogs sunbathe can also help kill bacteria. While sunbathing, pet owners can let their dogs exercise a bit, which can improve their physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier fur.
4. Deworming
Poor hair condition is closely related to parasites. Parasites absorb a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body, depriving them of nutrition. Therefore, deworming is essential. It is recommended to do internal and external deworming at the same time. Deworming medicine can cause significant damage to the dog's gastrointestinal tract, so it is advisable to feed probiotics together to alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Pay attention to diet
To make dogs have shiny fur, it is necessary to establish a good nutritional foundation and pay attention to daily diet. On one hand, feed dogs with nutritious and healthy dog food that meets their needs. On the other hand, dogs can be fed with a moderate amount of lean meat, cooked egg yolks, and vegetable oil, etc.
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