Are Finnish Spitzs Intelligent Dogs?

Thinking to get a Finnish Spitz and want to know whether Finnish Spitz is an intelligent dog breed?

According to dog experts, Finnish Spitz Dogs score 4 star out of 5 in the scale of intelligent dog breeds.


Finnish Spitz Intelligence

Are Finnish Spitzs Smarter Than Other Dogs?

    Finnish Spitz intelligence ranking compared to other dogs: #43

    Smartest Dog Breeds

    Dog parents always want to think that their dog is the smartest on the block, and while this may hold true, a smart dog can come in many sorts.

    Of course, a smart dog is just potential without a human willing to put in the time and effort to channel the dog and train's cleverness. Dogs are about as intelligent as the normal two-year-old, but there is a variety of intelligence across different breeds.|Cleverness in dog breeds can refer to many qualities. Some dog breeds are much simpler to train and listen well to demands while others make great working dogs who are able to herd livestock.

    Here is a list of the 5 smartest dog breeds. Is your pet dog one of them?

    1. Border Collie is just one of the world's smartest and most popular dog breeds. Originally developed as a herding dog because of its intelligence and obedience, the Border Collie is a medium-sized dog recognized for its friendly temperament.

    2. Golden Retriever is one of the world's most-liked dog breeds. Originally bred as gun dogs, the Golden Retriever is a clever, friendly and trainable buddy.

    3. Rottweiler (a.k.a. "Rottie") is a loyal, smart and courageous dog breed who is known for its unwavering dedication to its owners, whom they will protect at all costs.

    4. Poodles not only are very smart, but they're also pleased, energetic dogs, with the added benefit of being hypoallergenic. Because of their high intelligence, poodles can be easily trained to track, hunt, retrieve, and obey.

    5. German shepherd is the second most popular dog breed because they're courageous, confident, and clever. They are excellent all-purpose workers and are used in a number of specialized situations as police dogs or service dogs.

Finnish Spitzs Intelligence

Finnish Spitz Information

The Finnish spitz has a foxlike appearance, incorporating the typical traits of a Northern breed: small erect ears, dense double coat and curled tail. It is square-proportioned, and without exaggeration, quick and light on its feet. It has the conformation and temperament to hunt actively and tirelessly under the coldest of conditions. Its double coat, consisting of a short soft undercoat and harsh straight outer coat about 1 to 2 inches long, provides insulation from the snow and cold, allowing it to hunt tirelessly under the coldest of conditions.

Like most spitz breeds, the Finkie is independent and somewhat stubborn, although it is more hunting oriented than other spitz breeds. It is alert, inquisitive and playful, but it is also sensitive, tending to be devoted to one person. It is a breed conscious of its place in the dominance hierarchy, and some males can try to be domineering. It is good with children, and generally good with other pets, but it can be aggressive to strange dogs. It is reserved, even aloof or suspicious, with strangers. In keeping with its barking heritage, the Finkie is proud of its barking ability and likes to show it off — loudly!

What to do if you lose your Finnish Spitz

If your Finnish Spitz Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the lost pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Telephone the local vets to see if someone has handed in your missing pet.

4. Phone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Finnish Spitz

If you find a Finnish Spitz Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Shelter near to your area.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet who can scan the animal’s microchip and locate the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.