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Name	Finnish Lapphund	Kuvasz	Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Origins	Finland	Hungary	Switzerland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Guard Dogs
Popularity Rank	173	157	152
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira	Hungarian Kuvasz	Entelbucher Cattle Dog Entlebucher Entlebucher Sennenhund
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog?	Medium	Giant	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Kuvasz? Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog weight comparison:	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)	Male: 106-137 pounds (48-62 kg), Female: 82-110 pounds (37-50 kg)	55-66 pounds (25-30 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	39.5 pounds (18 kg)	Male: 121 pounds (40 kg), Female: 96 pounds (48,5 kg)	60.5 pounds (27.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog? Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog height comparison:	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)	19-20 inches (48-51 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: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$500-$1200	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog?	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Kuvasz is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is easier than average to get.

Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog intelligence:	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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog trainability comparison.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Kuvasz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Kuvasz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog? Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful	Independent Clownish Protective Intelligent Patient Loyal Fearless Faithful Brave Dependable Self-Confident	Independent Agile Loyal Devoted Selfish Confidence
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Kuvasz dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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 Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog?	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Kuvasz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog social needs comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Kuvasz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are a social breed. 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.	Kuvasz dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog 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

Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Kuvasz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog?	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.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog 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 Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Kuvasz bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Entlebucher Mountain Dog 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 Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Entlebucher Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog mouthiness comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Kuvasz dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog?	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Kuvaszs are commonly healthy dogs.	The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Eye Diseases Thyroid Disorder Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Osteochondrosis	No data available
Veterinarian Visits 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 Kuvasz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Entlebucher Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Finnish Lapphund, Kuvasz and Entlebucher Mountain Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Kuvasz: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Entlebucher Mountain Dog: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog?	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Entlebucher Mountain Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog? Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog energy level comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs.	Kuvasz dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises.	Kuvasz dogs need a lot of exercises.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog?	Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep.	Kuvasz dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog?	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Kuvasz's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog coat comparison:	Fluffy	Dense Wavy Double Coarser Topcoat Moderately Harsh Slightly Stiff Finer Downy Undercoat	Shiny
Colors What are the original Finnish Lapphund, Kuvasz and Entlebucher Mountain Dog color?	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde	White	Black Tan White Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog? Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Kuvasz requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog? Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or {name3 shedding:	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Kuvasz dogs shed above average. See more.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog?	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 Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog 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, Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog?	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Entlebucher Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Kuvasz is an average drooler. See more.	The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.	Kuvasz dogs are generally with other pets.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Kuvasz dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog 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 Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Kuvasz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog?	Yes Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Kuvasz dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Entlebucher Mountain Dog 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 Kuvasz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Entlebucher Mountain Dog 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.	Kuvaszs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog 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: Finnish Lapphund or Kuvasz or Entlebucher Mountain Dog? 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: Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog?	Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Kuvasz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Entlebucher Mountain Dog 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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes 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.

Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog 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 Finnish Lapphund and Kuvasz and Entlebucher Mountain Dog have?	2-9 puppies	8-12 puppies	7-8 puppies
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Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working 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 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available	No data available

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