Finnish Lapphund

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Finland

MOST SUITED AS Sheepdog, estate dog, and watchdog.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is 46 - 52cm (18 - 20 1/2in) for dogs and 40 - 46cm (15 1/2 - 18in) for bitches.

COAT
The Finnish Lapphund has an abundant coat. The outer layer is long and coarse, the under­coat is soft, thick, and dense. Every colour is permitted provided the main colour predominates.

CARE REQUIRED
The wire brush used for German Shepherds is ideal to remove the loose hairs from the thick undercoat of this breed during moulting.

CHARACTER
This is a friendly, intelligent and sociable dog which wants to work for its handler, is very ac­tive, energetic. Tough on itself, and affectionate.

TRAINING
The Finnish Lapphund is intelligent and keen to learn and therefore makes an excellent pupil. It can compete on level terms with the best in dog sports such as fly-ball and agility skills trials.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
This dog is naturally very sociable. It gets on extremely well with children and in normal circumstances can take a great deal from them. It also gets on well with other household animals and dogs.
The Finnish Lapphund is alert in the sense that it will warn you of visitors but it is too gentle natured to defend your property.

EXERCISE
This breeds needs fairly substantial exercise and running alongside a cycle is one of the possibilities, but it will also really enjoy long walks through woods. Its sheepdog instincts will keep it close to you and prevent it from wandering off.