Finnish Spitz
VS
Alpine Dachsbracke
Finnish Spitz vs Alpine Dachsbracke
Compare Finnish Spitz and Alpine Dachsbracke side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Finnish Spitz
Alpine Dachsbracke
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 47 cm
34 – 42 cm
Weight
7 – 13 kg
15 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
5/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
Finnish Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Easy to train
Small
Alpine Dachsbracke
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Finnish Spitz
Finnish Spitz is Finland’s national dog, a medium, foxlike, golden‑red spitz bred to hunt by “bark pointing.” Lively, intelligent, vocal, and affectionate with family but reserved with strangers, it needs regular exercise, mental stimulation, and typically lives 13–15 years.
About Alpine Dachsbracke
Compact, sturdy Austrian scent hound with a long body, short strong legs and a dense, weather‑resistant red coat. Calm and affectionate at home but driven by a strong hunting instinct, it needs plenty of exercise, nose work and consistent, positive training to thrive.
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