Other Names
Finnish Lapphund
Lapinkoira
Lapland Dog |
Origin
Finland, 1600s
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Companion, Herder |
Life Expectancy
This breed can live well into their teens |
Weight & Height
Males-44 to 47 pounds & 18 to 20.5 inches tall
Females-30 to 40 pounds & 16 to 18.5 inches tall |
Known Health Problems
Epilepsy, Hip Dysplasia |
Physical Description
Medium size, compact spitz type dog. They are prick ears and a tapered muzzle. |
Temperament
Intelligent, friendly & affectionate dog who is naturally very social. They do well with children and other pets. They will warn of a stranger on the property, however this dog is not a guard dog. |
Training
This breed is usually easy to train due to their intelligence and willingness to learn. They love to do sports such as agility and fly-ball |
Living Conditions
Not recommended for apartment living |
Grooming
Brush with wire brush to remove loose hairs from the undercoat as needed |
Exercise
This dog is highly energetic and does need to be exercised daily with long walks or be giving space to run. |
Coat Colors
Breed comes in a variety of colors including Black/Tan, Black/White, Black/Tan/White and more |
Coat Texture
Outer layer is long and coarse and the undercoat is soft, thick and dense |
Puppies
2-7 Pups per litter on average |
Recognition
Continental Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club |
