Finnish Spitz in the United States
I think it’s interesting to note that the US has a population of over
316 million. The exact number of Finnish Spitz is not known but according to the American Kennel Association, Finnish Spitz was ranked in popularity in 2012 at number 161 of 175 breeds recognized and registered. The US has less than 20 Finnish Spitz Breeders, few of whom are younger or new breeders.
In my home state of Minnesota, I do not know of anyone else with a Finnish Spitz, and at least 99% of people I have met even know what the breed is, or what it looks like. Most Finnish Spitz breeders live in the southern states, southwest states and coastal states. Though one of the first breeders was in Minnesota they no longer exist.
It does seem odd that my part of the US has geography and weather most like Finland yet have the fewest Finnish Spitz in numbers.
Although not generally considered hunting partners in the US, Finnish Spitz are welcome partners in other activities. In the ranks of the Finnish Spitz Club of America, at least one Finnish Spitz is used for herding, at least one has done competitive weight pulling, and of the rest, many participate in Agility, work as Therapy Dogs, enjoy Barn Hunt and of course compete in Conformation Dog Shows.
316 million. The exact number of Finnish Spitz is not known but according to the American Kennel Association, Finnish Spitz was ranked in popularity in 2012 at number 161 of 175 breeds recognized and registered. The US has less than 20 Finnish Spitz Breeders, few of whom are younger or new breeders.
In my home state of Minnesota, I do not know of anyone else with a Finnish Spitz, and at least 99% of people I have met even know what the breed is, or what it looks like. Most Finnish Spitz breeders live in the southern states, southwest states and coastal states. Though one of the first breeders was in Minnesota they no longer exist.
It does seem odd that my part of the US has geography and weather most like Finland yet have the fewest Finnish Spitz in numbers.
Although not generally considered hunting partners in the US, Finnish Spitz are welcome partners in other activities. In the ranks of the Finnish Spitz Club of America, at least one Finnish Spitz is used for herding, at least one has done competitive weight pulling, and of the rest, many participate in Agility, work as Therapy Dogs, enjoy Barn Hunt and of course compete in Conformation Dog Shows.