Active
Playful
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Quick
Selfish
Fearless

Happy
Intelligent
Playful
Independent
Loyal
Vocal

Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Finnish Spitzs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

Finland

Scottish Terrier and Smooth Fox Terrier

northern spitz

2000's

ancient times

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Brindle
Pied

Red

A Smooth Scottish Fox Terrier can have a litter of 3-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Finnish Spitz can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Finnish Spitzs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Smooth Scottish Fox Terrier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Finnish Spitz has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Finnish Spitzs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Finnish Spitzs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Smooth Scottish Fox Terrier, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Finnish Spitz, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Finnish Spitzs usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 16-22 pound (7 - 10 kg) Smooth Scottish Fox Terrier feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 25-33 pound (11 - 15 kg) Finnish Spitz feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Finnish Spitzs have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

The Smooth Scottish Fox Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

The Finnish Spitz is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Finnish Spitzs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Finnish Spitzs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Finnish Spitzs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.