His distrust of strangers makes him an excellent guard dog.



Other Names - Suomenpystykorva, Finsk Spets, Loulou Finnois.

Native - Finland.

Height - 10-11 inches.

Weight - 14-16kg.

Colour - Reddish-brown, red gold on back, preferably bright; lighter shades permissible on the underside.

Coat - Short and close on head and front of legs, longer on body and back of legs, semi-erect and stiff on neck and back.

Temperament - Lively, vocal.

Life Span - 12-14 years.