Finnish Lapphund

Breed Snapshot:

• Weight: 15-24 kg
• Height: 43-52 cm
• Breed size: Medium
• Lifespan: 12-14 years
• Breed Group: Herding
• Coat Type: Double

Description

The Finnish Lapphund has a muscular body, high-set fluffy tail, a long straight harsh outer coat and soft dense undercoat, and a friendly expression. They were traditionally helped herd reindeer with the Lapp people in Finland.

Characteristics

Smart, responsive and loyal, the Finnish Lapphund likes family life and makes a good watchdog. It likes to bark which could cause issues unless trained thoroughly.
Health problems

Exercise

Take your Finnish Lapphund for a daily walk or job.

Grooming

Brush the thick coat at least twice weekly, more when it's shedding. This breed is a seasonal heavy shedder.

Living Environment

This dog prefers to live indoors with its family. It needs a lot of space and loves cold weather.