Finnish Lapphund Breed Information

Finnish Lapphund profile

Other names     Lapinkoira,Suomenlapinkoira

Country         Finland

Breed Group:     Not Akc Recognized

Weight:     44-47 lbs


Height:     Male: 18-20.5; Female: 16-18.5 inches

Color(s):     Black, Sable, Tan, White, Brown, Golden;

                Markings of Cream, Gray, Black, White, Tan

Life expectancy 12-15 years

Litter size     5 avg.


Finnish Lapphund History

In Finland, the 1st breed criteria have been arranged in 1945 by the Finnish Kennel Club, who known as the breed the Lappish Herder, also recognized as Kukonharjunlainen. It is believed that these dogs have been the result of a cross in between the Karelian Bear Dog and the reindeer dogs, and had short hair. In the 1950s the Finnish Kennel Association (the second key kennel association in Finland) created the 1st breed basic for the Lapponian herder. Acceptable colours for this breed have been black, bear-brown and white.



In the 1960, the various Finnish kennel associations have been unified, and in 1966 the breeds have been reassessed. This resulted in the formal definition of two breeds: the Lapponian herder with a shorter coat was defined in 1966, and the longer coated Finnish Lapphund was defined in 1967.

The 1st litter bred and born in the united states was at Tamerack (breeder Madelin Druse) in 1988, as was the 2nd litter in 1989. Sugarok Kennels (breeder Linda Marden), leasing the female that went to Missouri, had the 3rd litter in 1989. The next 2 litters have been at Tamerack in 1989.The Finnish Lapphund Club of America (FLCA) could be the parent enterprise in the United States. such as the Danes, American breeders stick to the Finnish basic for the breed.The 1st Finnish Lapphund to permanently settle on Canadian soil was imported in 1995 from the United States, from Sugarok Kennel, proprietor Linda Marden, to Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Linda Marden has been active in assisting establish this breed in Canada.The 1st Finnish Lapphund litter born in Canada was out of Marden's Finnish Lapphunds, UKC Sugarok Annisette “Annie” and Finnish Champion Staalon Halitulijalla “Taavi”.Finnish Lapphunds can also now be discovered in New Zealand but no longer bred.Several dogs are actually imported from Australia by Keesstars. The 1st litter born in New Zealand was on February 18, 2007, with 3 dogs and two bitches joining the small, but increasing population in the country.



Finnish Lapphund Description


The Finnish Lapphund is a breed with extremely distinct features.The breed has eye balls that are dim and expressive. The back again is level. The breed carries a deep chest. Its tail is not extremely long and is level using the back, but is carried high above the back.Its mind is large. There is a moderate quantity of space in between the ears that are triangle in shape. The muzzle is long and features a nose that is dim with wide nostrils.Its coat is moderately long and coarse all over its well-developed body. The fur is smooth in the face and becomes more profuse in the neck, which is almost obscured by the coat.



Finnish Lapphund Temperament

The breed makes the ideal outside companion. It is active, cold-proof, and water-proof, and will gladly accompany people on walking or running trips. It is one of two breeds permitted to reside outdoors in Finland.

The breed is friendly and alert, and makes a good watch dog, on account of its tendency to bark at unfamiliar things. The breed was originally utilized to herd reindeer by droving, and barking helped it to be distinguished from wolves. Even when not herding, the Finnish Lapphund tends to bark with a purpose, and more uncommon cases of issue barking can ordinarily be controlled by training.

The Finnish Lapphund is a extremely intelligent and active breed. Finnish Lapphunds take well to training on account of their intelligence. Some owners and fanciers declare that "Lappies" even have the ability to believe through actions first. Although little in number worldwide, a noticeable number of Finnish Lapphunds have excelled in activities such as obedience trials, agility, herding trials, and pet therapy.




Finnish Lapphund Care

A Finnish Lapphund is easy to care for. The profuse coat would need moderate attention. The coat does not must be trimmed and a after a week thorough brushing would unsnarl tangles and maintain the good problem of the skin. More frequent brushing is needed during the twice a year shedding. Apart from accelerating the shedding process this will also minimize the dog shedding within the house. Frequent bathing should be avoided so as not to get rid of the organic oil of the skin. Of training course this should not apply when the dog has rolled on something obnoxious smelling.



Finnish Lapphund Grooming

The coat of the Finnish Lapphund is coarse and long. It should be brushed regularly. a specialist groomer or an proprietor with comparable expertise should trim the breed's coat as needed.



Finnish Lapphund Training

The Finnish Lapphund must have early socialization and obedience training. Sessions that are short and varied are best as Finnish Lapphund's have a tendency to become bored easily. Training should be done with firmness, fairness, and consistency.




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