📅 2026 FSCA National SpecialtySeptember 4–7 · Greeley, CO — see it and every Finnish Spitz show on our Events page (tap the ★ National Specialty button)Visit the Events page →
Meet the Finnish Spitz
the “Barking Bird Dog” — and the national dog of Finland
Whether you’re new to the breed, live with one, judge it in the ring, or are researching it in earnest — you’re in the right place. As the AKC parent club, we keep the standard, the health knowledge, and the community that safeguards the breed’s future.
or the breed standard · health · judges’ education · thinking of getting one?
Where to begin
Whether the breed is new to you, you’re considering one, or you already share your home with a Finnish Spitz — start here.
Help preserve a rare and remarkable breed
Join the nationwide community devoted to the Finnish Spitz, or make a gift toward breed health, public education, and rescue.