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Name	Finnish Lapphund	Norwegian Elkhound	Swedish Lapphund
Origins	Finland	Norway	Sweden
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund breeds.	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira	Gra Norsk Elghund Gray Norwegian Elkhound Harmaa Norjanhirvikoira Norsk Elghund Norwegian Moose Dog Small Grey Elk Dog Elkhound	Svensk Lapphund
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund? Compare adult weight ranges.	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)	Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 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: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 42 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 39.5 pounds (16–18 kg)
Height Which is taller, Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Elkhound or Swedish Lapphund? Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund height comparison:	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 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 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$500-$700	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Elkhound or Swedish Lapphund?	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Norwegian Elkhound is quite easy to get.	Average: The Swedish Lapphund is a commonly available dog breed.

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Norwegian Elkhound dogs have great intelligence. 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, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which is easiest to train?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Swedish Lapphund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which breed is most alert?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Swedish Lapphund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which breed is most protective?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average defenders. See more.	Swedish Lapphund dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund? Compare temperaments.	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful	Playful Alert Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed Bold	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. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Swedish Lapphund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund?	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Norwegian Elkhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Swedish Lapphund 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 Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund social needs comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Swedish Lapphund 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.	The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Elkhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Swedish Lapphund 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.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Norwegian Elkhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Swedish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which breed is most playful?	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Swedish Lapphund is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, 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 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 Norwegian Elkhound indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Swedish Lapphund breed in the home.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which breed is most flexible?	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Norwegian Elkhound 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 Norwegian Elkhound or Swedish Lapphund?	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.	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 Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Norwegian Elkhound 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, Norwegian Elkhound, 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. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Swedish Lapphund 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, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Norwegian Elkhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Swedish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Elkhound: 11 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Swedish Lapphund: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, 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. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Norwegian Elkhound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which has fewer health issues?	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Norwegian Elkhound 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.
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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.	Average The Norwegian Elkhound 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Allergies Ear Infections Eye Infections

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, 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. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Norwegian Elkhound's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Swedish Lapphund has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which needs most food?	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. 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, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. What colors are available?	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde	Black Gray White Silver	Black White Brown
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which requires most maintenance?	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Swedish Lapphund requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which drools least?	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Norwegian Elkhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Swedish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Elkhound 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, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fluffy	Dense	Fluffy
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, 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. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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 Norwegian Elkhound or Swedish Lapphund? Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Elkhound or {name3 shedding:	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs shed above average. See more.	Swedish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which is best with kids?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Swedish Lapphund 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.	Norwegian Elkhound 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 Norwegian Elkhound or Swedish Lapphund? Which dog is more friendly?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Swedish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Elkhound or Swedish Lapphund?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Swedish Lapphund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Elkhound or Swedish Lapphund?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhound 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 Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund?	Yes Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Norwegian Elkhound 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 Norwegian Elkhound 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.	Norwegian Elkhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Swedish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. 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, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. 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, Norwegian Elkhound, 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.	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, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. 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, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Norwegian Elkhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Swedish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, 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. 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, Norwegian Elkhound, 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 Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which has most puppies?	2-9 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, 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, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. 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 Norwegian Elkhound vs Swedish Lapphund Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, 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 1913 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Elkhound, 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs 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, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Lapphund. Which has most recognition?	No data available	No data available	American Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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