Finnish Lapphund
Also called Lapinkoira, Lapp Spitz, Lapphund and Suomenlapinkoira
- Great with kids
- Sheds a lot
- Barks a lot
The Finnish Lapphund is a medium-sized dog breed that originated in Finland. They are known for their thick, double coats and friendly personalities.
- Weight
- 33–53 lb (15–24 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 16–21 in (41–53 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Long, Double
- Origin
- Lapland, Finland
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Friendly with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks often
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds a lot
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Agile
Alert
Eager to learn
Friendly
Intelligent
Submissive toward people
Coat colours
Black, brown, cream, sable, white markings and wolf sable
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 33–53 lb (15–24 kg) | 33–53 lb (15–24 kg) |
| Height | 18–21 in (46–53 cm) | 16–19 in (41–48 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Finnish Lapphund
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Finnish Lapphund (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- AKC Standard - Finnish Lapphund Club of America (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Finnish Lapphund (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Finnish Lapphund Dog Breed Information and History - Kennel.com (opens in a new tab)
- Finnish Lapphund Size & Weight Guide (opens in a new tab)
- Finnish Lapphund Colors and Markings – Showsight Magazine (opens in a new tab)
- Early mortality – Finnish Lapphund Health (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).