Comparison: Finnish Spitz and Italian Volpino

Finnish Spitz and Italian Volpino are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Finnish Spitz
Photo: Karelgerda. Karelgerda, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Italian Volpino
Photo: Lilly M real name: Małgorzata Miłaszewska, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Finnish SpitzItalian Volpino
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originFinlandItaly
CategoryMediumSmall
Recognition features
  • Smaller than medium-sized, almost square spitz with bright red or golden-red coat
  • Stand-off coat with long trousers and a bushy tail
  • Tail curled tightly back and down along the hip; erect, pointed ears
  • Small compact spitz with a long, straight, stand-off coat
  • Abundant ruff and very long-haired tail carried over the back
  • Bright white or red coat; strong guarding instinct
CoatModerately long, stand-off coat; back bright red or golden red, with lighter shades on cheeks, throat, chest and belly.–
PurposeFinnish hunting dog that barks at game birds up in trees; the national dog of Finland.Small Italian spitz used as guard and companion; prized by both nobles and commoners.

Breed page: Finnish Spitz · Breed page: Italian Volpino

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.