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A Swedish Lapphund
Photo: Bjørn Roger Larsen, Public domain · source
Medium Foundation Stock Service

Swedish Lapphund

Also called Lapphund, Svensk lapphund and Swedish Lapp Dog

  • Great with kids
  • Needs space
  • Sheds a lot
  • Barks a lot

The Swedish Lapphund is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in Sweden for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, friendly, and energetic, and make excellent working dogs.

Weight
35–44 lb (16–20 kg)
Height at the shoulder
16–20 in (40–51 cm)
Life span
12–14 years
Exercise
About 60 minutes a day
Coat
Medium, Double
Origin
Lapland/Norrland, Sweden

Traits

Family and friends

  • Good with children
  • Good with other dogs
  • Polite with strangers

Home and activity

  • Energetic
  • Needs space
  • Barks often
  • Easy to train

Care

  • Regular brushing
  • Sheds a lot
  • Hardly drools

Temperament

Affectionate Alert Confident Independent Lively Watchful

Coat colours

Black, black with white markings, brown with white markings and brown/liver

Males and females

MalesFemales
Weight 35–44 lb (16–20 kg) 35–44 lb (16–20 kg)
Height 18–20 in (45–51 cm) 16–18 in (40–46 cm)

Recognized by

Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)


Caring for a Swedish Lapphund

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Veterinarians

Check-ups and vaccinations through its 12–14 years.

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Groomers

A groom every few months keeps its coat in good shape.

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Dog walkers

Needs about 60 minutes of exercise a day.

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Dog daycares

Sociable and lively: daycare keeps it busy while you work.

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Sources

Breed details from The Dog API.