Friendly, sweet, loving and devoted, a Finnish Lapphund is an easy dog to train and suitable for novice dog owners however they do have serious exercise needs so suit an active family.123-finnish-lapphund

These fluffy dogs will steal the title of ‘smartest member of the household’. They are a friendly, smart and sociable dog, always ready to play and spend time with their family. Their sweet and loving disposition makes them great for children. ‘High-five? Good dog’. Highly intelligent, your Finnish Lapphund is eager to learn new tricks but will get bored very quickly – short training sessions are ideal. They have boundless energy and are always ready to go. They need lots of exercise to be happy so take them on your morning jog. Don’t forget the dog park in the afternoon too as they love playing games.

Fun fact: They have a very unique, high-pitched bark, which helps

them to herd reindeer and alert them that it’s time to move

without sounding threatening.

Finnish Lapphunds are friendly enough to get along with other cats and dogs and will be devoted to their family. They will also be protective when necessary and will bark and alert you to any intruders nearby. They love having access to a yard and are best suited to large dwellings. Their ease of training makes them ideal first pet owners. While their coat is just for looks now, it was important for keeping the dogs warm when herding reindeer in Nordic countries. Keep the vacuum out as they are heavy shedders. Their coat needs frequent maintenance, too. Brush twice a week and don’t let the coat matt. Make an appointment with your local dog groomer.

Scheduled six-monthly health checks and visits to the vet are important to ensure your dog is healthy and happy throughout all life stages. It’s important that together with your vet a preventative healthcare program is determined and maintained based on the individual needs of your canine companion. Some Finnish Lapphunds have eye problems and joint problems.

Size

A medium-sized breed weighing 18-23kgs with an average height of 41-50cms.

 Space

A large dwelling is ideal for these dogs.

Energy Levels

They have high energy levels. A daily run and romp in the park is ideal.

Difficulty Of Training

They are intelligent dogs and eager to please making training a breeze.

Family suitability

Great family pets and loyal companions.

Suitability to other pets

Their friendly nature means they will befriend other pets.

Need for company

They have a high need for company and enjoy being by their human’s side at all times.

Hypoallergenic dog breed?

No

Coat and grooming needs

This breed requires moderate to high maintenance. Brush their coat twice a week and don’t let it matt. They have a long coat in various colours such as white, red, black, sable, wolf-sable and brown.

Shedding

They shed heavily.

Tendency to bark

They have a moderate tendency to bark.

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