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In June of 1997, my first registered Finnish
Spitz pup came into my home and into my heart. I have been
involved with dogs, training, and performance competition
for over 30 years, but when Nicc arrived I had not done
much serious conformation work. I had been hunting for
a Finnish Spitz to show in conformation as well as agility
for over five years. When Niccolite came into our house
he immediately stole our hearts, and I have been in love
with this breed ever since. BISS Am/Can
CH Pikkinokka's Nordisk Niccolite AX AXJ AD NAC TT ADC was our first competitive
Finnish Spitz. I got Nicc so we could have some fun in
Conformation, and in Agility. He excelled in both and we
have had great fun and joy on the journey. He was a treasured
member of our family and we are thankful for the day that
he came to us, as it has been our honor to work with him
as a team member and a family member, in the Conformation
ring as well as the Agility ring. Niccoli passed away January
8th, 2008. He will always be remembered in the faces of
his children and grand children, but there will aways be
a hole in our hearts that his passing has left, and we
will always love him.
Tsankawi Kennels was established
in 2000. We have worked to develop and establish
the Finnish
Spitz National Rescue to aid Finnish
Spitz in need, nationwide. We are located in the
desert of New Mexico and are in the process of working
on relocation to a larger property which will be
able to accommodate our breeding kennel as well as
the Finnish
Spitz National Rescue kennel. Our family consists
of my husband John and I, and our
pack of Finnish Spitz, a few rescue mixes, a
Border Collie, a Lab, a Duck Toller, and one smooth
Brussels Griffon. Along with our successful Conformation
dogs we also participate in Agility and some Obedience.
In 2004 we began working with Joan
Grant of Jayenn Finnish Spitz in Canada. We joined
in partnership with Joan and Jayenn Finnish Spitz
and will be working together to continue the long
tradition of Jayenn Finnish Spitz. Our continued
goal is to produce quality Finnish Spitz, sound in
structure and sound in temperament. We are very excited
to get the chance to work together with Joan and
with Jayenn Finnish Spitz. The Finnish Spitz is a
unique, beautiful, and charming breed. We want very
much to protect and help this breed remain true to
it's Finnish heritage, and remain a solid representative
of the national dog of Finland.
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Ch. Jayenn's Ivan of Tsankawi
BOB Westminster 2007
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Please visit our web
site pages and also visit the web site for Jayenn
Kennels and Joan Grant in beautiful Golden, BC.
We would love to hear from you. We occasionally
have puppies and
would love to help answer any questions you might
have about the Finnish Spitz.
Leslie & John Elliott,
Jayenn Finnish Spitz Reg'd - Tsankawi Kennels
Left:
Joan Grant, Jayenn Finnish Spitz and Jukka.
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The Finnish Spitz is a medium sized dog. He is very agile
and active and loves to be involved in all aspects of his
family's life, from hiking the back trails (safely on lead)
to watching the game stretched out on the couch on a raining
afternoon. He was bred to hunt a large turkey like bird
called the cappercallie therefore he is an independent
sort, who will readily take off on an adventure should
you allow him out of his fenced yard or off lead at the
park. He is considered a 'bark' pointer by trade meaning
when he successfully trees his cappercallie (or the local
squirrel, or your neighbors cat) he will bark to tell you
of his great conquest. He is very visual with excellent
eyesight. He is often vocal, voicing his thoughts to you,
however, he can be trained to not bark needlessly. Because
of his visual nature he should never be left in the yard
unattended while you are away as he is likely to spot a
bird and make himself unpopular with your neighbors. He
is a hunter but can get along with other animals in the
house especially if raised with them from a young age.
He is smart and responds well to positive motivational
training. He learns quickly but becomes bored with repetitive
training. To train the Finnish Spitz you need to be positive,
creative and vary his training schedule.
The Finnish Spitz sports a beautiful red double coat which
varies from light gold in color to a darker red. The undercoat
is lighter and when in full condition his coat will tend
to 'glow'. He will usually shed his coat twice a year but
a good brushing weekly will keep the coat clean and luxurious.
The Finnish Spitz loves his family deeply. He may pretend
he does not need anyone but his family is very important
and his heart can be easily broken. He is loyal and mischievous
and loves to share his play time with his family. Most
of all he wants to be a part of your life in every way,
and if given the chance will charm his way into your heart.
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