Comparison: Finnish Spitz and Jämthund

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

	Finnish Spitz	Jämthund
FCI group	5. Spitz and primitive types	5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of origin	Finland	Sweden
Category	Medium	Large
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	Large, rectangular, clean-cut spitz in light and dark grey with pale markings High-set erect ears and a tail carried low in a loose curl Close-lying topcoat with soft undercoat
Coat	Moderately long, stand-off coat; back bright red or golden red, with lighter shades on cheeks, throat, chest and belly.	Close but not flat topcoat, short soft light undercoat; lighter and darker grey with light markings on muzzle, throat, chest and legs.
Purpose	Finnish hunting dog that barks at game birds up in trees; the national dog of Finland.	Swedish hunting dog for elk, bear and boar that holds game at bay by barking.

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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.