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Finnish Lapphund | Finnish Spitz |
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| physical traits | ... | - moderate size - big voice - hard-working |
| colors | any | - golden red - pale honey - deep auburn - yellow-red - golden-brown - reddish-brown |
| personality/ temperament | - intelligent - friendly - sociable - affectionate - loyal - faithful - playful - active - energetic - brave - calm - eager to learn - tendency to shepherd is innate in the breed | - loyal - friendly - lively - independent - active - alert - eager - brave - faithful - cautious - strong-willed - independent. some can be shy - aggressive |
| maintenance/ special needs | - easy to train - regular grooming - exercise - not recommended for city life. some may have tendency to chase things | - not good with other pets - does not take direction well |
| nickname | - Lapinkoira - Lapland Dog | Suomenpystykorva |
| origination | Finland | Finland |
| bred for | reindeer herding | - small animal hunting in harsh climates - lead and point to treed game - companionship |
| identifying traits | ... | - fox-like - cat-like |
| weight | 44~47 (lbs) | 31~35 (lbs) |
| height for male | 18~21 (inch) | 17.5~20 (inch) |
| height for female | 16~18.5 (inch) | 15.5~18 (inch) |
| ideal for | - companion - herder - watchdog but too gentle to be a guarder - estate dog - country life - outdoors - cooler climates - uncomfortable in warmer climates - agility trials - good with other pets | - family - housedog - companionship - watchdog - hunting - all climates |
| good with kids? | yes | ... |
| lifespan | 11~12 (year) | 12~14 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - fci -(Nordic Watchdog and Herder breeds group) - akc -(fss) - ukc -(northern dog breeds group) - uk - (pastoral dog breeds group) - arba -(spitz dog breeds group) aukc - nzkc -(working dog breeds group) | - akc-(nonsporting dog group) - fci-(Nordic hunting dog group) - uk - saku - ankc - nzkc-(hound dog group) - ukc-(northern dog group) - ckc |
| hair type | - profuse double coat - medium length coarse outer coat - soft - thick - dense undercoat | - double coated - short - dense - soft undercoat; harsh - long straight 1-2" - 2.54-5.08 cm overcoat |
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