Breed Group: Herding
Temperament
Friendly, Keen, Faithful, Calm, Courageous
Bred For
Herding reindeer
Weight
Metric: 15 – 24 kg
Imperial: 33 – 53 lbs
Height
Metric: 41 – 53 cm
Imperial: 16 – 21 inches
Life Span
12 – 15 years
Interesting Facts
- The Finnish Lapphund is a medium-sized Spitz-type dog breed.
- It is also known as the Lapphund, Lapinkoira, or Suomenlapinkoira in Finnish.
- The breed was originally used for herding reindeer by the indigenous Sami people of Lapland.
- They have a thick double coat that protects them from the cold weather of the Arctic region.
- Finnish Lapphunds are known for their friendly and gentle nature, making them great family pets.
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