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- Life span:12–15 years
Lapponian Herder
Also called Lapinporokoira, Lapland Reindeer Dog, Lapp Reindeer Dog, Lapsk Vallhund and Reindeer Herder
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
- Sheds a lot
- Barks a lot
The Lapponian Herder is a small to medium-sized, spitz-type herding dog native to Finland.
- Weight
- 33–44 lb (15–20 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 17–21 in (43–54 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Double
- Origin
- Lapland, Finland
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks often
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds a lot
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Calm
Energetic
Friendly
Intelligent
Vocal when working
Willing to work
Coat colours
Black, brown, grey, white markings and with lighter markings
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 33–44 lb (15–20 kg) | 33–44 lb (15–20 kg) |
| Height | 19–21 in (48–54 cm) | 17–19 in (43–49 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Lapponian Herder
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Sources
- Lapponian Herder | The Finnish Kennel Club (opens in a new tab)
- Lapponian Herder | Nordic Kennel Union (SKK) (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Lapinporokoira (Lapponian Herder) | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Lapponian Herder - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).