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Compare Finnish Lapphund and Lapponian Herder. Which is better: Finnish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder or Rough Collie?
Name | Finnish Lapphund | Lapponian Herder | Rough Collie |
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Group | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Working Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 173 | 228 | 40 |
Reviews | 1 | 5 | 6 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie breeds. |
Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira |
Lapinporokoira Reindeer Herder Lapland Reindeer Dog |
English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which breed is the largest? | Medium | Medium | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie? Compare adult weight ranges. | 37-42 pounds (17-19 kg) | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 39.5 pounds (18 kg) | Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg) | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Finnish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder or Rough Collie? Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie height comparison: | Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm) | Male: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm), Female: 17–19 inches (43–49 cm) | Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 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) | Male: 20 inch (51 cm), Female: 19 inch (48.5 cm) | Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) |
Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Find price differences between these breeds. | $600-$800 | $600-$800 | $400-$600 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Finnish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder or Rough Collie? | Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get. | Average: The Lapponian Herder is a commonly available dog breed. | Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which breed ranks highest? | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Very smart: Lapponian Herder is an excellent dog breed. | Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which is easiest to train? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. | Lapponian Herder dogs are quite easy to train. | Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which breed is most alert? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Lapponian Herder dogs are good watchdogs. | Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which breed is most protective? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. | Lapponian Herder dogs strongly protect their territory. | Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie? Compare temperaments. |
Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful |
Energetic Friendly Docile Calm Vocal |
Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Rough Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie? | High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Average to High: Lapponian Herder dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie social needs comparison: | Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. | Lapponian Herder dogs are a social breed. | Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
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. | The wanderlust potential of the Lapponian Herder is strong enough to escape from home. | Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. |
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. | Lapponian Herder dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which breed is most vocal? | A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. | A lot: Lapponian Herder is a particularly loud breed. | Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which breed is most playful? | The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. | The Lapponian Herder is a highly playful breed. | The Rough Collie is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. 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 Lapponian Herder 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 Rough Collie indoors. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which breed is most flexible? | Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Lapponian Herder dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder or Rough Collie? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Lapponian Herder 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. | Rough Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Lapponian Herder has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which uses mouth most during play? | Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Lapponian Herder dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Lapponian Herder bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which breed lives longest? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Lapponian Herder: 11 years |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. 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. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Lapponian Herder can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Rough Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which has fewer health issues? | Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | Very healthy dog breed. | The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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 Lapponian Herder should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Average The Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie health problems comparison: | No data available | No data available | Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome |
Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which breed is most active? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs. | Lapponian Herder dogs are high-energy dogs. | Rough Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Finnish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder or Rough Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises. | Lapponian Herder dogs need a lot of exercises. | Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Finnish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder or Rough Collie? | Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep. | Lapponian Herder dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. 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. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Lapponian Herder's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which needs most food? | 2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. 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, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. What colors are available? |
Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde |
Black Gray Brown | White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which requires most maintenance? | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Easy to groom: The Lapponian Herder doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which drools least? | The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Lapponian Herder is an average drooler. | The Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Lapponian Herder has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Fluffy |
Fluffy Straight Double |
Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. 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. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Finnish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder or Rough Collie? Finnish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder or {name3 shedding: | Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. | Lapponian Herder dogs shed moderately. | Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which is best with kids? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Lapponian Herder dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Rough Collie dogs are very 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. | Lapponian Herder dogs are generally with other pets. | Rough Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Finnish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder or Rough Collie? Which dog is more friendly? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Lapponian Herder dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Finnish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder or Rough Collie? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Lapponian Herder dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Finnish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder or Rough Collie? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Lapponian Herder dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie? |
Yes Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Lapponian Herder dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Rough Collie 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 Lapponian Herder is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Rough Collie 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. | Lapponian Herders are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. 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. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. 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, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Lapponian Herder breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. 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 Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which has most puppies? | 2-9 puppies | 3-5 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. 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, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. What's recommended? | 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. |
Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Rough Collie Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. 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 Watchdogs and Herders section. | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder, and Rough Collie. Which has most recognition? | No data available | No data available |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club 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 |
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