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Name	Eurasier	Icelandic Sheepdog	Finnish Lapphund
Origins	Germany	Iceland	Finland
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Eurasian Dog Eurasian Spitz Eurasian	Canis Islandicus Friaar Dog Iceland Dog Islandsk Farehond Islenskur Fjarhundur Icelandic Spitz	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund? Which is the smallest dog, Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund?	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Icelandic Sheepdog? Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund weight comparison:	Male: 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg), Female: 40-60 pounds (18-26 kg)	20-30 pounds (9-14 kg)	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 60 pounds (27.5 kg), Female: 50 pounds (22 kg)	25 pounds (11.5 kg)	39.5 pounds (18 kg)
Height Which is taller, Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund? Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund height comparison:	Male: 20-24 inches (52-60 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (48-56 cm)	12-16 inches (31-41 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 22 inches (56 cm), Female: 17 inches (52 cm)	14 inches (36 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)

Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund? Which is more expensive?	$2000-$2500	$800-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Icelandic Sheepdog is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.

Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund trainability comparison.	Eurasier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund?	Eurasier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Eurasier dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are average defenders. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund? Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Intelligent Outright Tempered Watchful Calm Reserved	Agile Energetic Alert Inquisitive Cheerful	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund?	Average: Eurasier dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund social needs comparison:	Eurasier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Eurasier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Icelandic Sheepdog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Eurasier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund playfulness comparison:	Average: Eurasiers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Icelandic Sheepdog is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund?	Average: The Eurasier barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Icelandic Sheepdog is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund?	Very house-friendly dog the Eurasier breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Icelandic Sheepdog breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Eurasier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Eurasier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Icelandic Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Eurasier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Icelandic Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund mouthiness comparison:	Eurasier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund?	Eurasiers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Icelandic Sheepdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Eye Problems	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Eurasier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Icelandic Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund lifespan comparison. How long do Eurasier, Icelandic Sheepdog and Finnish Lapphund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-13 years The average lifespan of Eurasier: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Icelandic Sheepdog: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Eurasier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Icelandic Sheepdog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund? Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund energy level comparison:	Eurasier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Eurasier dogs have an average exercise need.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund?	Eurasier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund?	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Eurasier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Icelandic Sheepdog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund coat comparison:	Thick Double	Dense Soft Wavy Thick Straight	Fluffy
Colors What are the original Eurasier, Icelandic Sheepdog and Finnish Lapphund color?	Black Tan Red Fawn Sable Wolf	Black Gray Red Cream White Fawn Chocolate Gold	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund? Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund grooming comparison:	Average: The Eurasier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Icelandic Sheepdog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund? Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or {name3 shedding:	Eurasier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund?	Medium ⏺ The Eurasier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Icelandic Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Eurasier is an average drooler. See more.	The Icelandic Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Eurasier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are generally with other pets.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund? Which dog is more friendly?	Eurasier dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund?	Eurasier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund?	Eurasier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund?	Eurasier dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund?	Yes Eurasier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Eurasier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Icelandic Sheepdog is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Finnish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Eurasiers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Icelandic Sheepdogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Eurasier or Icelandic Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund?	Not really Eurasier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Icelandic Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Eurasier and Icelandic Sheepdog and Finnish Lapphund have?	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	2-9 puppies
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Eurasier vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Foundation Stock Service	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	No data available

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