Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd Comparison – Which dog is better Suomenlapinkoira or Bohemian Herder?

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Name	Finnish Lapphund	Bohemian Shepherd
Origins	Finland	Czech Republic
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Finnish Lapphund and Bohemian Shepherd. What other names are these breeds known by?	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira	Bohemian Herder Chodenhund Czech Sheepdog Chodsky pes
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Finnish Lapphund and a Bohemian Shepherd. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Finnish Lapphund and a Bohemian Shepherd. Which breed is heavier?	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)	33-55 pounds (16-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	39.5 pounds (18 kg)	44 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Finnish Lapphund or Bohemian Shepherd? Is a Finnish Lapphund taller than a Bohemian Shepherd?	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	19-22 inches (48-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	20.5 inches (52 cm)

Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Finnish Lapphund and a Bohemian Shepherd. Which breed costs more?	$600-$800	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Finnish Lapphund or Bohemian Shepherd?	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare training requirements.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare alertness levels.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare territorial behaviors.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Finnish Lapphund and a Bohemian Shepherd. How do their temperaments differ?	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful	Active Courageous Intelligent Trainable Stable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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: Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd?	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Bohemian Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd social needs comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd?	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd? Which can be better for hunting?	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare vocalization tendencies.	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Bohemian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare play drive and energy.	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Bohemian Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Bohemian Shepherd indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare adaptability levels.	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Bohemian Shepherd dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Lapphund or Bohemian Shepherd?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bohemian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bohemian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare average lifespans.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Bohemian Shepherd: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Finnish Lapphund and a Bohemian Shepherd. Which breed is healthier?	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Bohemian Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd?	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Bohemian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available

Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare activity levels.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Finnish Lapphund or Bohemian Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Finnish Lapphund or Bohemian Shepherd?	Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Bohemian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare daily food needs.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Finnish Lapphund and Bohemian Shepherd? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde	Black Tan
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare maintenance needs.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Bohemian Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare drooling amounts.	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bohemian Shepherd is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Bohemian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Finnish Lapphund and a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare fur types.	Fluffy	Dense
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Finnish Lapphund or Bohemian Shepherd? Do Finnish Lapphund dogs shed more than Bohemian Shepherd dogs?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd Good With Comparison

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

Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare therapy capabilities.	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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bohemian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Finnish Lapphund or a Bohemian Shepherd? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Finnish Lapphund and Bohemian Shepherd. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Finnish Lapphund and Bohemian Shepherd. Which has larger litters?	2-9 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Finnish Lapphund and Bohemian Shepherd breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Finnish Lapphund and Bohemian Shepherd. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Finnish Lapphund vs Bohemian Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Finnish Lapphund and Bohemian Shepherd. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Finnish Lapphund and Bohemian Shepherd. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Finnish Lapphund and Bohemian Shepherd. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	No data available

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