A Finnish Spitz (Finnish language: Suomenpystykorva) is a breed of dog originating in Finland. The breed is thought to be an old one, originally bred to hunt all types of game, from squirrels and other rodents to bears.[1] It is a "bark pointer", indicating the position of game by barking to attract the hunter's attention. It has mainly been used to bark at game that flees into trees, such as grouses, and capercaillies, but it also serves well for hunting moose and elk. Some individuals have been known to go after even a bear, despite the dog's small size. In its native country, the breed is still mostly used as a hunting dog, but as it is very friendly and loves children, in other countries it serves mainly as a house pet. The Finnish Spitz has been the national dog of Finland since 1979.
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