Finnish Lapphund
Herding Group
AKC RecognizedFamily-friendly
📏 Size
Medium
⚖️ Weight
15 - 24 kg
🌍 Origin
Finland
🐕 Shedding
High
✂️ Grooming
Every few weeks
Energy Level
high
Exercise: About 1 hr a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Good to know
- Reindeer herders: bred by the Sámi to herd reindeer above the Arctic Circle, they keep a herding instinct and may try to round up children or other pets.
- Friendly and empathetic: known for being gentle and very people-oriented, they bond closely with their families.
- Built for the cold: the thick, weatherproof double coat sheds heavily, especially when the undercoat blows, and needs regular brushing; keep them cool in hot weather.
- Willing to speak up: as working herders they use their voice, so expect some barking and teach a quiet cue early.
Getting out with a Finnish Lapphund
They need daily exercise beyond a stroll: longer trails, games of fetch and time to run at the park.
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