Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog Comparison – Which dog is better Suomenlapinkoira or Dwarf Scotch Shepherd?

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Name	Finnish Lapphund	Shetland Sheepdog
Origins	Finland	Scotland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	173	24
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Finnish Lapphund and Shetland Sheepdog. What other names are these breeds known by?	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira	Dwarf Scotch Shepherd Sheltie Shetland Collie Toonie Dog Miniature Collie
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Finnish Lapphund and a Shetland Sheepdog. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Finnish Lapphund and a Shetland Sheepdog. Which breed is heavier?	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)	14-27 pounds (6-12 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	39.5 pounds (18 kg)	20.5 pounds (9 kg)
Height Which is taller, Finnish Lapphund or Shetland Sheepdog? Is a Finnish Lapphund taller than a Shetland Sheepdog?	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	13-16 inches (33-41 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)	14.5 inches (37 cm)

Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Finnish Lapphund and a Shetland Sheepdog. Which breed costs more?	$600-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Finnish Lapphund or Shetland Sheepdog?	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Shetland Sheepdog is quite easy to get.

Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Shetland Sheepdog is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare training requirements.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare alertness levels.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare territorial behaviors.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Finnish Lapphund and a Shetland Sheepdog. How do their temperaments differ?	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful	Playful Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Shetland Sheepdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog?	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Shetland Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog social needs comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog?	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog? Which can be better for hunting?	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Shetland Sheepdog 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare vocalization tendencies.	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Shetland Sheepdog is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare play drive and energy.	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Shetland Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Shetland Sheepdog breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare adaptability levels.	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Lapphund or Shetland Sheepdog?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Shetland Sheepdog 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 Shetland Sheepdog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Shetland Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shetland Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare average lifespans.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Shetland Sheepdog: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare climate tolerances.	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 cold weather conditions The Shetland Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Finnish Lapphund and a Shetland Sheepdog. Which breed is healthier?	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Shetland Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog?	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Shetland Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Epilepsy Heart Problems Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Collie Eye Anomaly Haemophilia Trichiasis

Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Shetland Sheepdog has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare daily food needs.	2 to 2.5 cup 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Finnish Lapphund and Shetland Sheepdog? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde	Black Tan Blue White Sable Merle
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare maintenance needs.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare drooling amounts.	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Shetland Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Shetland Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Finnish Lapphund and a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare fur types.	Fluffy	Dense
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Finnish Lapphund or Shetland Sheepdog? Do Finnish Lapphund dogs shed more than Shetland Sheepdog dogs?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare kid-friendliness.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Finnish Lapphund or Shetland Sheepdog? Which dog is more friendly?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Finnish Lapphund or Shetland Sheepdog?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Shetland Sheepdog 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 Shetland Sheepdog? Can a Finnish Lapphund and a Shetland Sheepdog be friends? Do Finnish Lapphund dogs get along with Shetland Sheepdog dogs?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog?	Yes Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Shetland Sheepdog 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 Shetland Sheepdog 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.	Shetland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Finnish Lapphund vs Shetland Sheepdog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare service capabilities.	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 Which is better for therapy work: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare scenting abilities.	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 Which is better for search and rescue: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare SAR abilities.	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 Which is better on boats: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Shetland Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Finnish Lapphund or a Shetland Sheepdog? Compare draft work capabilities.	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 history between Finnish Lapphund and Shetland Sheepdog. Which has stronger military background?	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 Shetland Sheepdog Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Finnish Lapphund and Shetland Sheepdog. Which has larger litters?	2-9 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Finnish Lapphund and Shetland Sheepdog breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Finnish Lapphund and Shetland Sheepdog. Which needs longer recovery?	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 Shetland Sheepdog Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Finnish Lapphund and Shetland Sheepdog. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Finnish Lapphund and Shetland Sheepdog. Which groups are they in?	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 kennel club recognition between Finnish Lapphund and Shetland Sheepdog. Which is more widely recognized?	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 Canadian Canine Registry

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