Finnish breeds can also be found amid the glitz and glamour of the World Dog Show 2025. Finnish breeds, meaning the Finnish Spitz, Finnish Hound, Karelian Bear Dog, Finnish Lapphund, and Lapponian Herder, are all represented at the show.
What these breeds have in common is that they are all working dogs, either for hunting or reindeer herding. They are still used for these purposes, with hunting dog breeds in particular still mainly used as working dogs. Finns can be proud of their well-built and determined breeds.
The Finnish Spitz is Finland’s national dog, known for its excellent skills when hunting game birds. It is a tenacious and versatile barking hunting dog, suitable for hunting all types of game, from small predators to moose and bears. Photo: Jukka Pätynen/ koirakuvat.fi
The Finnish Hound is a highly regarded hunting dog. It chases hares with a loud bark, even in wind and snow, and is always ready to work. It is also suitable for fox hunting. Photo: Jukka Pätynen/ koirakuvat.fi
The Karelian bear dog is a strong-willed breed bred for hunting large game. It stops both moose and bears by barking. Photo: Jukka Pätynen/ koirakuvat.fi
The Finnish Lapphund is an intelligent, calm, friendly, and loyal dog. It was bred for reindeer herding but today it is primarily a popular companion and hobby dog. Photo: Jukka Pätynen/ koirakuvat.fi
The Lapponian Herder is a quick-learning dog bred for reindeer herding. It is tenacious and energetic when it gets to do things that motivate it. Most representatives of the breed are now companion and hobby dogs. Photo: Jukka Pätynen/ koirakuvat.fi
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