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Breed bank · #007
Finnish Hound
Hunts hare and fox on its own, singing out loud so the hunter can follow.
- Type
- Hound
- Breed group
- Scent hounds
- Origin
- Finland
- Size
- Large · 20–35 kg
- Life expectancy
- 11–13 yrs
- Coat
- Short coat
Care tips
- Needs 2+ hours of exercise daily and a job for the brain: training, scent work or a sport.
- Brush once a week; bathe only when it really needs it.
- Large-breed puppy food, and no forced running or long stairs until it's fully grown (around 18 months).
- Teach a calm 'quiet' cue early, this one likes to talk.
- Ask the breeder for: hip x-rays.
- Food safety, from Bumba: keep the batch number of every bag. If your dog suddenly can't stand or walk, go to the vet the same hour.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. Your vet knows your dog best.