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Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Comparison - Dog breed selector: Suomenlapinkoira or Svensk Lapphund or Lapinporokoira? Find the right dog for you

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Name Finnish Lapphund Swedish Lapphund Lapponian Herder
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Companion Dogs Working Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Suomenlapinkoira
Lapinkoira
Svensk Lapphund Lapinporokoira
Reindeer Herder
Lapland Reindeer Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? Which is the smallest dog, Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund? Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder weight comparison:
37-42 pounds (17-19 kg) Male: 40-44 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16–18 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: 42 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 39.5 pounds (16–18 kg) Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder height comparison:
Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm) Male: 18-20 inches (45-51 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm) Male: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm), Female: 17–19 inches (43–49 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: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm) Male: 20 inch (51 cm), Female: 19 inch (48.5 cm)

Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $400-$600 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder?
Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.
Average: The Swedish Lapphund is a commonly available dog breed.
Average: The Lapponian Herder is a commonly available dog breed.

Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder intelligence:
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Very smart: Lapponian Herder is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder trainability comparison.
Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train.
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Swedish Lapphund dogs are quite easy to train.
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Lapponian Herder dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder?
Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Swedish Lapphund dogs are good watchdogs.
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Lapponian Herder dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders.
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Swedish Lapphund dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Lapponian Herder dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder behavior/temperament comparison:
Courageous
Friendly
Keen
Calm
Faithful
Alert
Affectionate
Lively
Kind
Trainable
Versatile
Energetic
Friendly
Docile
Calm
Vocal
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Swedish Lapphund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder?
High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Swedish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Lapponian Herder dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder social needs comparison:
Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Swedish Lapphund dogs are a social breed.
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Lapponian Herder dogs are a social breed.
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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.
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The wanderlust potential of the Swedish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Lapponian Herder is strong enough to escape from home.
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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.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Lapponian Herder dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder playfulness comparison:
The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed.
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The Swedish Lapphund is a highly playful breed.
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The Lapponian Herder is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder?
A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed.
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A lot: Swedish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed.
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A lot: Lapponian Herder is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder?
It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Swedish Lapphund breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Lapponian Herder breed in the home.

Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder 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.
Swedish 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder?
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.
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.

Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Swedish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Lapponian Herder bite force: Ordinary.
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 Swedish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Lapponian Herder has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder mouthiness comparison:
Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Swedish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Lapponian Herder dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder health comparison. Which is the healthier: Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder?
Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Swedish Lapphunds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder health problems comparison:
No data available Allergies
Ear Infections
Eye Infections
No data available
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.
Frequent
The Swedish 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).
Life Expectancy
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder lifespan comparison. How long do Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund and Lapponian Herder breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Swedish Lapphund: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Lapponian Herder: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder?
Prefers cold weather
The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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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.
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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.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder energy level comparison:
Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs.
Swedish Lapphund dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Lapponian Herder dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises.
Swedish Lapphund dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Lapponian Herder dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder?
Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep.
Swedish Lapphund dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Lapponian Herder dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder?
2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2.5 cups 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Swedish Lapphund has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Lapponian Herder's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder coat comparison:
Fluffy Fluffy Fluffy
Straight
Double
Colors
What are the original Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund and Lapponian Herder color?
Black
Tan
Cream
Brown
Sable
Wolf
Blonde
Black
White
Brown
Black
Gray
Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder grooming comparison:
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Swedish Lapphund requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Lapponian Herder doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or {name3 shedding:
Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders.
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Swedish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders.
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Lapponian Herder dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder?

Medium

The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Swedish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Lapponian Herder 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.
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The Swedish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Lapponian Herder is an average drooler.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.
Swedish Lapphund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Lapponian Herder dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? Which dog is more friendly?
Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Swedish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Lapponian Herder dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder?
Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Swedish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Lapponian Herder dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder?
Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Swedish Lapphund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Lapponian Herder dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder?
Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Swedish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Lapponian Herder dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder?
Yes
Finnish Lapphund 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.
Yes
Lapponian Herder 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
Swedish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Lapponian Herder 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.
Swedish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Lapponian Herders are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Finnish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund or Lapponian Herder? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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 Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder?

Not really

Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Swedish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Lapponian Herder breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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 Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Finnish Lapphund and Swedish Lapphund and Lapponian Herder have?
2-9 puppies 4-6 puppies 3-5 puppies

Finnish Lapphund vs Swedish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 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.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
No data available

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