A Finnish Spitz, also known as Suomenpystykorva in Finnish language, is a breed of dog originating in Finland. The breed was originally bred to hunt all types of game from squirrels and other rodents to bears. Other names of this breed include Finnish Hunting Dog, Finnish Spets, Finsk Spets, Loulou Finois, and Suomalainen pystykorva. The Finnish Spitz resembles a fox. This breed is active, alert and lively. Finnish Spitzes are considered to interact well with people and they are especially good with children. Check out our collection of Finnish Spitz dog names for male or female puppies.