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Name	Finnish Lapphund	Finnish Spitz	Finnish Hound
Origins	Finland	Finland	Finland
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound breeds.	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira	Finnish Hunting Dog Finnish Spets Finsk Spets Loulou Finois Suomalainen Pystykorva Suomenpystykorva Barking Bird Dog	Finnish Bracke Suomenajokoira
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound? Compare adult weight ranges.	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)	45-55 pounds (20-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	39.5 pounds (18 kg)	33 pounds (15 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Finnish Lapphund or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Hound? Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound height comparison:	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)	20-24 inches (52-61 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)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	22 inches (56.5 cm)

Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$500-$700	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Finnish Lapphund or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Hound?	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.	Average: The Finnish Hound is a commonly available dog breed.

Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which breed ranks highest?	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.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which is easiest to train?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which breed is most alert?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which breed is most protective?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound? Compare temperaments.	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful	Playful Independent Happy Intelligent Loyal Vocal	Independent Energetic Friendly Calm Passionate Versatile
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Finnish Spitz 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.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound?	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Finnish Hound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound social needs comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
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. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Hound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
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. See more.	Finnish Spitz 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. See more.	Finnish Hound 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Finnish Hound rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which breed is most playful?	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed. See more.	Finnish Hounds are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Hound breed.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which breed is most flexible?	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Finnish Hound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Lapphund or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Hound?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Finnish Spitz 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 Hound dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which uses mouth most during play?	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Hound bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Finnish Hound: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. 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. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Finnish Hound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which has fewer health issues?	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	Finnish Hounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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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.	Rare The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Finnish Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound health problems comparison:	No data available	Eye Problems Joint Problems Epilepsy	No data available

Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. 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. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Finnish Hound has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which needs most food?	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. What colors are available?	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde	Red Gold	Tricolor
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which requires most maintenance?	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Finnish Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which drools least?	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Finnish Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fluffy	Dense Thick Double	Dense Smooth Double Coarse
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. 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. 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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Finnish Lapphund or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Hound? Finnish Lapphund or Finnish Spitz or {name3 shedding:	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound Good With Comparison

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

Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which excels in therapy work?	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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. 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 Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which has most puppies?	2-9 puppies	3-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. 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, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. What's recommended?	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.

Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Hound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, and Finnish Hound. Which has most recognition?	No data available	American Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	No data available

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