Finnish Hound
The Finnish Hound, known as the Suomenajokoira in its native Finland, dates back to the 1700's. It is believed that their ancestry traces back to Russian, Swedish and Swiss hounds; and it shows a distinct similarity to the Swedish Hound (Hamiltonstövare) in particular. These scenthounds hunt hare and fox during the summer, and spend a relaxing time in the winter as a family companion. This rectangular dog is very strong yet nimble on its feet.
Height: The range is 20.5 -24" (52-61 cm), with bitches at the lower end of the range, and dogs at the higher end.
Weight: 55 lbs (24.6 kg)
Coat Type: Its short smooth coat is dense, and is hard to the touch. It only requires minimal grooming. It is a tri-color, black and tan with white markings.
Temperament: The gentle Finnish Hound is a good family dog, is good with children, and is easy to train. It loves exercise and play time.
Health Problems: Its short coat doesn't give it much protection against extreme cold and wet weather. Its life expectancy is around 12 years.
Special Interest: The Finnish Hound is the most popular dog in Finland, with up to 4000 registered per year, but it is rare outside Scandinavia.
Classifications:
AKC: Not recognized
CKC: Not recognized
KC: Not recognized
FCI: Group 6
ANKC: Not recognized
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