How to Groom a Finnish Spitz

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Slicker brush
Pin brush
Steel combs
Scissors

Step 1:
Brush and comb you Finnish Spitz regularly to remove dead hair. Finnish Spitzes have a double coat and are seasonally heavy shedders. Use a slicker brush, steel comb or a pin brush alternately. For normal brushing, a pin or slicker brush should be sufficient.
Step 2:
Cut stray hairs around the feet using scissors. It's also alright to scissor the pads if necessary. Show dogs shouldn't have any coat trimming at all, except for the feet, as it's against regulations.
Step 3:
Bathe the dog 3 to 4 times per year. The Finnish Spitz is an Arctic dog, and has a self-cleaning coat. This breed has no usual canine odor.

Tips & Warnings

These dogs generally weigh between 31 and 35 lb. and range from 15 to 20 inches in height.
The Finnish Spitz is an incredibly healthy dog and has one of the lowest occurrences of hip dysplasia and PRA of any dog breed.
This breed prefers to live in a cool climate.
If they get enough exercise, this dog can do fine living in an apartment. They make excellent jogging buddies.
Travelers brought the Finnish Spitz from Central Russia to Finland approximately two thousand years ago. People used them mainly as hunting dogs and they remain excellent bird hunters to this day.This dog is the national dog of Finland, and several patriotic anthems make mention of the Finnish Spitz.

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