Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Finnish Lapphund	Kuvasz	Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Origins	Finland	Hungary	Switzerland
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Guard Dogs
Popularity Rank	173	157	152
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Other Names	Lapinkoira, Suomenlapinkoira	Hungarian Kuvasz	Entlebucher Sennenhund, Entelbucher Cattle Dog, Entlebucher
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	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	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	No set	No set	No set
Price	$600-$800	$500-$1200	$1000-$1200

General Appearance - Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Size	Medium	Giant	Medium
Weight	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)
Avg. Weight	39.5 pounds (18 kg)	Male: 121 pounds (40 kg), Female: 96 pounds (48,5 kg)	60.5 pounds (27.5 kg)
Height	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)
Avg. 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)

Hair & Care - Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Coat	Fluffy	Dense Wavy Double Coarser Topcoat Moderately Harsh Slightly Stiff Finer Downy Undercoat	Shiny
Colors	Brown Tan Blonde Cream Wolf Sable Black	White	White Yellow Tan Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Effortless: The Kuvasz requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Finnish Lapphunds are heavy shedders.	Kuvaszs shed above average.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Temperament	Calm Faithful Keen Courageous Friendly	Clownish Intelligent Patient Independent Loyal Protective Brave Fearless Self-Confident Faithful Dependable	Agile Independent Selfish Confidence Devoted Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: Kuvasz's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Finnish Lapphunds are easy to train.	Kuvaszs aren't famous for their trainability.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed.	Kuvaszs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Kuvaszs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Finnish Lapphunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Kuvaszs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Finnish Lapphunds need for social interaction is average.	Kuvaszs need for social interaction is average.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Finnish Lapphund is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Kuvasz barks occasionally.	Average: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best watchdogs.	Kuvaszs are one of the best watchdogs.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Finnish Lapphunds are average defenders.	Kuvaszs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	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	Finnish Lapphunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Kuvaszs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home.	Kuvaszs have average wanderlust potential.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Finnish Lapphunds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Kuvaszs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Finnish Lapphunds are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Kuvaszs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Finnish Lapphunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Kuvaszs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Stranger Friendly	Finnish Lapphunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Kuvaszs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Finnish Lapphunds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Kuvaszs are kid-friendly dogs.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Finnish Lapphunds are average friendly towards cats.	Kuvaszs are average friendly towards cats.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Finnish Lapphunds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Kuvaszs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	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	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.
Pet Friendly	Finnish Lapphunds are generally with other pets.	Kuvaszs are generally with other pets.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Finnish Lapphunds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Kuvaszs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Kuvasz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Health Issues	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more and 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.
Health Problems	No set	Bloat Eye Diseases Hip Dysplasia Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Osteochondrosis Thyroid Disorder	No set
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-12 years	11-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Finnish Lapphunds are high energy dogs.	Kuvaszs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Finnish Lapphunds need a lot of exercises.	Kuvaszs need a lot of exercises.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Finnish Lapphunds don't need too much sleep.	Kuvaszs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	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.
Stinkiness	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	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Kuvasz is an average drooler.	The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Finnish Lapphund vs Kuvasz vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-9 puppies	8-12 puppies	7-8 puppies
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