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Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund Comparison - Dog breed selector: Suomenlapinkoira or Sheepdog or Svensk Lapphund? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund breeds.
Suomenlapinkoira
Lapinkoira
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Svensk Lapphund
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Large Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund? Compare adult weight ranges.
37-42 pounds (17-19 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) Male: 40-44 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16–18 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
39.5 pounds (18 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) Male: 42 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 39.5 pounds (16–18 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Finnish Lapphund or Border Collie or Swedish Lapphund? Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund height comparison:
Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) Male: 18-20 inches (45-51 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 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) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $600-$800 $400-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, Finnish Lapphund or Border Collie or Swedish Lapphund?
Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Average: The Swedish Lapphund is a commonly available dog breed.

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which breed ranks highest?
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which is easiest to train?
Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Swedish Lapphund dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which breed is most alert?
Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Swedish Lapphund dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which breed is most protective?
Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Swedish Lapphund dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund? Compare temperaments.
Courageous
Friendly
Keen
Calm
Faithful
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Alert
Affectionate
Lively
Kind
Trainable
Versatile
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Swedish Lapphund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund?
High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Swedish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund social needs comparison:
Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Swedish Lapphund dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Swedish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Border Collie dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which breed is most vocal?
A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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A lot: Swedish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which breed is most playful?
The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Swedish Lapphund is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Swedish Lapphund breed in the home.

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which breed is most flexible?
Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Swedish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Lapphund or Border Collie or Swedish Lapphund?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Swedish Lapphund dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Swedish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which uses mouth most during play?
Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Swedish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Swedish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Swedish Lapphund: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers cold weather
The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Swedish Lapphund can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which has fewer health issues?
Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Swedish Lapphunds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Swedish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund health problems comparison:
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Allergies
Ear Infections
Eye Infections

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which breed is most active?
Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Swedish Lapphund dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Finnish Lapphund or Border Collie or Swedish Lapphund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Swedish Lapphund dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Finnish Lapphund or Border Collie or Swedish Lapphund?
Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Swedish Lapphund dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Swedish Lapphund has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which needs most food?
2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Cream
Brown
Sable
Wolf
Blonde
Black
Tan
Red
Sable
Brindle
Lilac
Gold
Seal
White & Red
Slate
Sable Merle
Black & White
Tricolor
Blue merle
Blue merle-tricolor
Slate merle
Red merle
Saddleback Sable
White & Blue
White & Blue Merle
White & Red Merle
White Ticked
White & Gold
White & Sable
White & Seal
Black
White
Brown
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which requires most maintenance?
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Swedish Lapphund requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which drools least?
The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Swedish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Swedish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Fluffy Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Fluffy
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which requires most frequent baths?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Finnish Lapphund or Border Collie or Swedish Lapphund? Finnish Lapphund or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:
Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Swedish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which is best with kids?
Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Swedish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Swedish Lapphund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Finnish Lapphund or Border Collie or Swedish Lapphund? Which dog is more friendly?
Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Swedish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Finnish Lapphund or Border Collie or Swedish Lapphund?
Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Swedish Lapphund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Finnish Lapphund or Border Collie or Swedish Lapphund?
Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Swedish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund?
Yes
Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Swedish Lapphund 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
Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Swedish Lapphund 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.
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Swedish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Swedish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which has most military use?

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.

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which has most puppies?
2-9 puppies 4-8 puppies 4-6 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Swedish Lapphund Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Swedish Lapphund. Which has most recognition?
No data available American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The American Int. Border Collie Registry
The American Border Collie Association
American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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