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Name	Finnish Lapphund	Pug	Pomeranian
Origins	Finland	China	Germany Poland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira	Carlin Chinese Pug Dutch Bulldog Dutch Mastiff Mini Mastiff Mops	Deutsche Spitze Pom Pom Spitz Enano Spitz Nain Zwergspitz Zwers Pom
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Finnish Lapphund or Pug or Pomeranian? Which is the smallest dog, Finnish Lapphund or Pug or Pomeranian?	Medium	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Finnish Lapphund or Pug or Pug? Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian weight comparison:	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)	Male: 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)	3-7 pounds (1-3 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	39.5 pounds (18 kg)	Male: 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)	5 pounds (2 kg)
Height Which is taller, Finnish Lapphund or Pug or Pomeranian? Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian height comparison:	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	Male: 12-14 inches (30-36 cm), Female: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)	7-12 inches (18-30 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: 13 inches (33 cm), Female: 11 inches (27.5 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)

Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Finnish Lapphund or Pug or Pomeranian? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$300-$500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Finnish Lapphund or Pug or Pomeranian?	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Pug is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Pomeranian is quite easy to get.

Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian trainability comparison.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Pomeranian dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Finnish Lapphund or Pug or Pomeranian?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Pug dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Pomeranian dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Finnish Lapphund or Pug or Pomeranian? 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.	Pug dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Pomeranian dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Finnish Lapphund or Pug or Pomeranian? Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful	Playful Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Cheerful	Active Playful Intelligent Friendly Docile Lively Sociable Attentive Trainable Extroverted
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Pug 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian?	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Pug dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Pomeranian 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 Pug vs Pomeranian social needs comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Pug dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Pomeranian 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.	Pug dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Pomeranian dogs are not the biggest explorers. 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.	Pug 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.	Pomeranian dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian playfulness comparison:	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Pugs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian?	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Pug barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed. 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 Pug or Pomeranian?	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Pug breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Pomeranian breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian 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.	Pug dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pomeranian dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Lapphund or Pug or Pomeranian?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Pug dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Pomeranian dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Finnish Lapphund or Pug or Pomeranian?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Pug bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Pomeranian bite force: Weak.
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 Pug has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian mouthiness comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Pug dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Pomeranian dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian health comparison. Which is the healthier: Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian?	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Pomeranian is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Entropion Vaccination Sensitivity Demodectic Mange Distichiasis Corneal Ulcers Dry Eye Hemi-vertebrae Cheyletiella Dermatitis Nerve Degeneration Proptosis Pug Dog Encephalitis Staphylococcus Infection Yeast Infection	Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Allergies Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Seizures Dry Eye Heatstroke Heat Intolerance
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 Pug should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Pomeranian should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian lifespan comparison. How long do Finnish Lapphund, Pug and Pomeranian breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Pug: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Pomeranian: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian?	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pomeranian can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Finnish Lapphund or Pug or Pomeranian? Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian energy level comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs.	Pug dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Pomeranian dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Finnish Lapphund or Pug or Pomeranian? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises.	Pug dogs exercise need is minimal.	Pomeranian dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Finnish Lapphund or Pug or Pomeranian?	Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep.	Pug dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Pomeranian dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Finnish Lapphund or Pug or Pomeranian?	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian 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.	High: The Pug breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Pomeranian's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian coat comparison:	Fluffy	Fine	Fluffy
Colors What are the original Finnish Lapphund, Pug and Pomeranian color?	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde	Black Fawn	Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Orange
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Finnish Lapphund or Pug or Pomeranian? Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Pug requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Finnish Lapphund or Pug or Pomeranian? Finnish Lapphund or Pug or {name3 shedding:	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Pug dogs shed above average. See more.	Pomeranian 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 Pug or Pomeranian?	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 Pug vs Pomeranian hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian?	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Pug has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Pomeranian 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 Pug is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Pomeranian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian Good With Comparison

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

Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Finnish Lapphund or Pug or Pomeranian? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Pug vs Pomeranian?	Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pug breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pomeranian 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.	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.
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 Pug vs Pomeranian 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 Pug and Pomeranian have?	2-9 puppies	2-4 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Finnish Lapphund vs Pug vs Pomeranian 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 1885 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy 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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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 Canadian Canine Registry

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