The Finnish Spitz has a relatively long snout, an alert expression, and agile movements. It is a very good working dog, cautious of strangers and very loyal to its owner. How to raise a Finnish Spitz? Is it possible to raise a Finnish Spitz?

Is it possible to raise a Finnish Spitz?

When choosing a Finnish Spitz, pay attention to:

1. Request the seller to honestly disclose the dog's condition, such as deworming status, whether proof of no genetic diseases can be provided, and whether vaccinations have been given (especially distemper and rabies vaccines), including vaccine types and vaccination times. Prevention is better than cure, and puppies can be vaccinated from 50 days old. If the puppy has not yet been vaccinated, the vaccinations should be done as soon as possible after bringing the dog home.

2. Personally check the puppy's health condition. Health check should pay attention to the following aspects: good mental state, good appetite, appropriate fat and muscle, well-proportioned body and parts. Check the dog's overall coat. It is best to stroke backward from tail to head; the hair roots should have no dandruff or parasites, and the skin should have no millet-sized red spots, no clumped rashes, no large areas of hair loss, or other abnormalities.

Is it possible to raise a Finnish Spitz?

Feeding Finnish Spitz puppies:

When is the best time to feed Finnish Spitz puppies? If feeding commercial dog food, soak it in warm water first and wait until it softens before feeding the puppy; after 5 months of age, you can select some supplements, such as calcium tablets and seaweed powder, which greatly benefit the Finnish Spitz’s bones and coat.

How to raise a Finnish Spitz puppy after bringing it home:

1. On the first night of bringing the Finnish Spitz puppy home, it may bark restlessly, which is normal since it has left its mother. It’s best for the owner to stay with it. Usually, by the second day, it will be much better.

2. Pay attention to keeping warm in winter, preferably using air conditioning and heaters, to prevent catching cold, because the mortality rate of puppies is high in winter. These measures can help avoid that.

Is it possible to raise a Finnish Spitz?

Finnish Spitz puppies have a big appetite when young. It is important not to feed too much food at once, but divide it into several meals to promote digestion.