Finnish Hound
Breed Information |
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| Name | Finnish Hound |
| Other names | Suomenajokoira, Finnish Bracke |
| Origin |  Finland |
| Breed Group |
Scenthound Group (UKC) |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | Purebred |
| Life span | 10-12 years |
| Temperament |
Calm Energetic Friendly Independent Passionate Versatile |
| Height | 20-24 inches (52-61 cm) |
| Weight | 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg) |
| Colors | Tricolor |
| Litter Size | 4-8 puppies |
| Puppy Prices |
Average (Unknown)
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Breed Characteristics |
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| Adaptability |
3 stars |
| Apartment Friendly |
1 stars The Finnish Hound is not recommended for apartment life. It is moderately active indoors and does best with at least an average-sized yard. |
| Barking Tendencies |
2 stars Occassional |
| Cat Friendly |
3 stars |
| Child Friendly |
4 stars Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. |
| Dog Friendly |
3 stars |
| Exercise Needs |
4 stars This is an energetic working dog with enormous stamina. It needs to be taken on daily, brisk, long walks, where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the human holding the lead. Never in front, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. It should also have plenty of opportunity to run, preferably off the leash in a safe area. |
| Grooming |
2 stars The smooth, short haired coat is easy to maintain. The brushing can be done with a firm bristle brush, and dry shampoo may be used occasionally if needed. The coat does not need bathing unless extremely dirty. Finnish hounds are average shedders. |
| Health Issues |
2 stars Hypoallergenic: No |
| Intelligence |
3 stars Ranking: (N/A) Full Ranking List |
| Playfulness |
2 stars |
| Shedding Level |
3 stars Moderate Shedding: Routine brushing will help. Be prepared to vacuum often! |
| Stranger Friendly |
3 stars |
| Trainability |
3 stars |
| Watchdog Ability |
3 stars |
Finnish Hound Names |
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| Rank | Boy Names | Girl Names |
| 01 | Buddy | Molly |
| 02 | Max | Bella |
| 03 | Toby | Coco |
| 04 | Rex | Callie |
| 05 | Rocky | Abbie |
| 06 | Loki | Lady |
| 07 | Oliver | Missie |
| 08 | Finn | Stella |
| 09 | Teddy | Sandy |
| 10 | Simba | Penny |
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Overview |
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The Finnish Hound is a tri colored, medium sized, short coated hound that is strongly built but not heavy. Males and females should have distinctly marked sex characteristics. Friendly, calm and never aggressive, yet energetic in the hunt, the Finnish Hound is used as a hunting dog for hare and fox by following the scent. Eager to hunt in difficult circumstances. He works independently, is a versatile tracker and pursues the quarry with passionate barking. Make sure you are this dog’s calm, but firm, confident pack leader to prevent behavior issues. Proper human to canine communication is essential. |
History |
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At the beginning of the 19th Century, there were many dogs in Finland that resembled the European hounds. Those dogs were crossed with the Finnish country dogs, and the resultant dogs were the beginning of the Finnish Hound. The first standard was written in 1932. They are used as a fox and hare hunter. The Finnish Hound was recognized by the United Kennel Club January 1, 1996. |
References
- [1] ^ Fci.be: SUOMENAJOKOIRA (Finnish Hound) - Breed Standard
