Comparison: Finnish Spitz and Norrbottenspitz

Finnish Spitz and Norrbottenspitz 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
Norrbottenspitz
Photo: Томасина, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Finnish SpitzNorrbottenspitz
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originFinlandSweden
CategoryMediumMedium
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, slightly rectangular spitz with a tail in a high loose curl
  • Pure white coat with well-defined red or yellow patches
  • Alert, fearless bearing
CoatModerately long, stand-off coat; back bright red or golden red, with lighter shades on cheeks, throat, chest and belly.Double coat: fine dense undercoat and hard, short, straight guard hairs; pure white with well-distributed patches in red and yellow.
PurposeFinnish hunting dog that barks at game birds up in trees; the national dog of Finland.Small Swedish hunting spitz used on forest game, fur animals and birds; barks at game.

Breed page: Finnish Spitz · Breed page: Norrbottenspitz

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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.