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108 GUIDE T O BREED S

FINNISH LAPPHUND

THIS FRIENDLY AND LOYAL DOG, WITH SOME HERDING INSTINCTS, IS QUICK TO LEARN AKC
Dark
Height range Developed from the dogs used as reindeer herders and guards by brown
17–19 in (44–49 cm) the Sami people of Lapland, the Finnish Lapphund is enjoying growing eyes
Weight range popularity, both in Finland and elsewhere. Affectionate and faithful,
33–53 lb (15–24 kg)
this adaptable breed is willing to
Life span 12–15 years work but is equally happy as a Long, dense,
black coat
Origin Finland family pet and watchdog.

Erect ears
Profusely
longhaired
Other colors tail

Any color Thick mane,
especially
in males
Feathering on
back of front legs
White
markings Tan markings
on chest on legs
Well-arched,
oval feet
LAPPONIAN HERDER

BRED FOR HERDING, THIS DOG HAS A DOCILE TEMPERAMENT AND PLENTY OF ENERGY FCI

Height range Originally bred from Finnish Lapphunds (above), German Erect ears
lined with
18–20 in (46–51 cm) Shepherd Dogs (see p.35), and working collies, this dog was dense hair
Weight range recognized as a separate breed in the 1960s. The Lapponian
Up to 66 lb (up to 30 kg)
Herder, or Lapinporokoira, is still kept for work by reindeer
Life span 11–12 years hunters and sometimes as a house
Origin Finland dog. This breed has a calm
and friendly nature.

Tail extends
below hock
length Tan markings
on deep chest
Dense,
Tan Fairly wide-set, black coat
markings oval, dark eyes
on face Oval feet
covered with
thick hair

Dark
brown coat

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