At a glance the quick version
Weight not given in the FCI standard; range from Wikipedia.
Coat and looks how to spot one
short double coat
A soft, dense undercoat under a medium-length, straight and fairly harsh outer coat that lies close to the body.1
Personality what they are like
Easygoing and friendly at home, full of drive when out hunting. It works on its own initiative and announces the chase with a ringing bark.12
Daily activity how busy a day looks
A hunting hound bred to follow hare and fox through forest and deep snow, so it needs long daily walks and chances to use its nose.12
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The close, weather-resistant coat needs only regular brushing.1
The story where it all began
The Finnish Hound was created in the 1800s by combining French, German and Swedish hounds to suit hunting in the Finnish landscape. Its first breed standard was written in 1932.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Standard No. 51, Group 6 Scenthounds, Section 1.2 Medium-sized hounds.1
- Finnish Kennel Club (Suomen Kennelliitto)
- Home-country kennel club of the breed.2
Popularity 2nd most registered breed in Finland2
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Finnish Hound. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year
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- FCI Standard No. 51 Finnish Hound fci.beused for group, height, coat, colours, temperament, use, history
- Finnish Hound - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for weight, history, popularity
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.