Due to its isolation from other dog breeds, the Finnish Spitz was effectively a purebred for a very long time.
Despite being employed mostly as companion animals, Finnish Spitz are still utilised for bird hunting in Finland.
Finnish Spitz actually participate in an annual barking competition in Finland.
The red colouring of the Finnish Spitz is renowned for looking like a fox.
Suomenpystykorva, which translates to "Finnish cock-eared dog," is the name of the Finnish Spitz.