Whoodle has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Finnish Spitz has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Whoodles are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Finnish Spitz is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Friendly
Active
Energetic
Strong
Confident

Happy
Intelligent
Playful
Independent
Loyal
Vocal

Whoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Finnish Spitzs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

Finland

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier and Poodle

northern spitz

Not recognized by any clubs.

American Kennel Club
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club

Mid 1900's

ancient times

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Red
Brown
Silver
Cream

Red

Wavy

Straight

Whoodles' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Finnish Spitzs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Whoodle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Finnish Spitz has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Whoodles require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Finnish Spitzs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Whoodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Finnish Spitzs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Whoodles are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Finnish Spitz dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Whoodles are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Finnish Spitzs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Whoodle, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Finnish Spitz, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Whoodles usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Finnish Spitzs usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Ideally, Whoodle should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Finnish Spitz should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Whoodle is somewhere $2.10 - $2.50 per day.

The average cost of a Finnish Spitz is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Whoodle is between $63 - $74. This makes an average of $756 - $888 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Finnish Spitz is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Whoodle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Finnish Spitzs are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

The Whoodle is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

The Finnish Spitz is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Whoodles are not cat friendly.

Finnish Spitzs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Whoodles are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Finnish Spitzs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Whoodles may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Finnish Spitzs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.