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SWEDISH LAPPHUND

FRIENDLY BUT NEEDING FIRM CONTROL, THIS DOG CAN BE NOISY AND RESTLESS IF LEFT ALONE FCI
Erect ears,
Height range Similar to the Finnish Lapphund (opposite) in all but color, the Swedish set well apart
16–20 in (40–51 cm) Lapphund was once used as a reindeer herder by the nomadic Sami Moderate
Weight range people. This breed is popular in Sweden as a house dog but remains stop
42–46 lb (19–21 kg)
uncommon elsewhere. It enjoys
Life span 9–15 years company and tends to bark Longhaired,
bushy tail, curled
Origin Sweden if left alone for long over back
periods of time.

Wedge-shaped
head
Other colors
Dark brown
eyes
Brown Black and
brown Shorter hair
on face
May have white mark on
chest, feet, and tip of tail. Dense, black
coat stands
out from body

Compact,
oval feet

SWEDISH ELKHOUND

THIS POWERFUL AND AGILE DOG IS NOT SUITABLE FOR AN URBAN LIFESTYLE FCI

Wolflike
Height range Developed in Sweden’s northern forest regions, this large upstanding head
20–26 in (52–65 cm) dog, also known as the Jämthund, was once kept for hunting elk,
Weight range bear, and lynx. Popular with Sweden’s military forces, this
Up to 66 lb (up to 30 kg)
breed is the country’s national dog. Although good Dense, dark
Life span 12–13 years with families, the Swedish Elkhound needs gray topcoat
Origin Sweden careful handling when around
other dogs or pets.
Thickly coated tail, Strong
carried in a curl neck

High-set, Longer hair
Brown eyes with erect ears lined on chest
eager expression with thick hair
Belly moderately
Cream tucked up
undercoat

Characteristic Strong,
lighter markings oval feet

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