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# The Finnish Hound: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Finland
A tricolour scenthound, calm and friendly, strongly built without heaviness.
Size MediumLife expectancy 11–12 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €600 – €800
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The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Fair
Tolerance of being alone Good
Guarding instinct Good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Friendly temperament: He is described as calm, friendly and never aggressive.
- Sporting dog: His energy and endurance are suitable for hunting and long walks.
- Limited grooming: His coat requires only minimal maintenance with one to two brushings per week.
- Obedience to work on: Its training requires time and patience.
- Urban life not very suitable: It prefers a rural environment close to nature.
- Need for activity: It must benefit from long walks and daily stimulation.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active master: It suits a person available for long daily outings.
- Rural home: A house close to nature meets its preferred living conditions well.
Not recommended for
- Not very active person: Their need for walks and stimulation would be difficult to satisfy.
- Unavailable novice owner: Their patient training and need for activity require regular commitment.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
57 cmFinnish Hound
- Height at the withers
- 52–61 cm
- Weight
- 20–25 kg
- Coat
- Short, close and harsh
- FCI group
- 6
- Origin
- Finland
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Finnish Hound in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Finnish Hound began to be developed after the creation of the Finnish Kennel Club in 1889. It descends from crosses between local dogs and various European scenthounds. A first standard was drawn up in 1932. The current Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard was published on 17 July 1997. The breed, registered under number 51 of group 6, was definitively recognized by the FCI on 8 August 1954. Outside its country of origin, Finland, it remains fairly uncommon. The breed is also called Finnish Hound, Finnish Hound or Suomenajokoira.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Finnish Hound is a medium-sized hunting dog, with a body longer than it is tall, strongly built but without heaviness. Males measure from 55 to 61 cm and females from 52 to 58 cm; weight is between 20 and 25 kg. Its head is rather long, with a skull of even width with a domed top, a slight but clearly defined stop and a well-developed black nose. Its ears are flat and drooping. Its dark brown eyes express calm. Its neck is of medium length, muscular and well defined, its back is straight and its croup long and well developed. Its tail, set low and moderately curved, is thick at the base then tapers toward its tip; it is carried up in action. The outer coat is straight, lying close, dense and harsh, with a short, dense and softer undercoat. The tricolour coat combines a black mantle, intense tan markings on the head, the lower parts of the body, the shoulders and the thighs, as well as white markings on the head, the neck, the chest, the lower parts of the limbs and the tip of the tail.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The Finnish Hound has a calm, friendly and never aggressive temperament. It nevertheless shows remarkable energy when it practices its favorite activity, hunting.
Playful
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
Built for hunting, the Finnish Hound needs long daily walks. Playful and athletic, it prefers to live in the middle of or close to nature, notably in a country house or near a wooded area. It is better suited to a rural lifestyle than to an urban setting, but must in all cases be sufficiently walked and stimulated each day.
Training
## Training and socialization
His training requires time and patience, because obedience is not his strong point. Once the bonds with his owner are well established, he nevertheless likes to learn and to please him.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Finnish Hound
The purchase price varies depending on the breeder and the dog's characteristics.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/finnish-hound/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Finnish Hound is a rustic and fairly robust dog. No predisposition to a particular disease is reported for this breed.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/finnish-hound/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Finnish Hound needs a balanced diet, adapted to its level of physical activity, its age and its size.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/finnish-hound/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Finnish Hound is a breed whose history and standard deserve to be known before acquisition, in order to choose a breeding kennel consistent with the intended use.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Finnish Hound
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Finnish Hound suitable for family life?
Yes, if it is well socialized and if the household can meet its exercise and training needs. Each individual still needs to be assessed.
### Can the Finnish Hound live in an apartment?
It mainly depends on its activity level and the regularity of outings. An apartment is suitable only if daily needs are truly met.
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