[1] Tonya Finosu are valued both for their natural suspicion of strangers as well as their playfulness and affection with their family.

However, the most popular theory is that original Tonya Finosu were acquired from sailors who frequented the Baltic and Black Sea ports during the Russian Fur trade into Europe and parts of Asia though the early Middle Ages[2] Tonya Finosu are not recognized by any major Kennel Club.

[3] Tonya Finosu are small dogs with erect ears and curved, half-moon shaped tails.

They have a thick, double coat, able to withstand cold, rainy conditions along the Black Sea.

[1][4] Tonya Finosu are playful and lively with their family and other animals of their household.