Lapponian Herder vs Bulldog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Lapponian Herder	Bulldog
Origins	Finland	England
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Group	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	228	5
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Other Names	Lapland Reindeer Dog, Reindeer Herder, Lapinporokoira	English Bulldog, British Bulldog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition	No set	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
Price	$600-$800	$1200-$2000

General Appearance - Lapponian Herder vs Bulldog

Size	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 53-55 pounds (24-25 kg), Female: 49-51 pounds (22-23 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)	Male: 54 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height	Male: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm), Female: 17–19 inches (43–49 cm)	12-16 inches (31-40 cm), There is no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown
Avg. Height	Male: 20 inch (51 cm), Female: 19 inch (48.5 cm)	14 inches (35.5 cm), There is no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown

Hair & Care - Lapponian Herder vs Bulldog

Coat	Double Straight Fluffy	Fine
Colors	Brown Gray Black	Brindle White Fawn Gray Red
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Lapponian Herder doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Bulldog requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Lapponian Herders shed moderately.	Bulldogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Lapponian Herder vs Bulldog

Temperament	Calm Energetic Vocal Docile Friendly	Aggressive Friendly Social Courageous Loving Sweet
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Lapponian Herder is an excellent dog breed.	Low: The Bulldog if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Lapponian Herders are quite easy to train.	Bulldogs aren't famous for their trainability.
Playfulness	The Lapponian Herder is a highly playful breed.	Bulldogs don't really like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Lapponian Herders are highly affectionate dogs.	Bulldogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Lapponian Herders are a social breed.	Bulldogs are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Lapponian Herder is a very vocal breed.	Low: The Bulldog barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Lapponian Herders are good watchdogs.	Bulldogs are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Lapponian Herders strongly protect their territory.	Bulldogs are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Lapponian Herder has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Bulldog has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Lapponian Herders have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bulldogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Lapponian Herder is strong enough to escape from home.	Bulldogs are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Lapponian Herders have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Bulldogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Lapponian Herders are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Bulldogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Lapponian Herders adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bulldogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Lapponian Herders 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.	Bulldogs 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Lapponian Herder vs Bulldog

Stranger Friendly	Lapponian Herders are average friendly towards strangers.	Bulldogs are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Lapponian Herders are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bulldogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Lapponian Herders are average friendly towards cats.	Bulldogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Lapponian Herders are dog-friendly dogs.	Bulldogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Lapponian Herder is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bulldog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Lapponian Herders are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bulldogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Lapponian Herders are generally with other pets.	Bulldogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Lapponian Herders are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bulldogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Lapponian Herder breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Lapponian Herder vs Bulldog

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	No set	Brachycephalic Syndrome Cherry Eye Demodectic Mange Dry Eye Entropion Head Shakes Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Reverse Sneezing
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	8-10 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Lapponian Herders are high energy dogs.	Bulldogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Lapponian Herders need a lot of exercises.	Bulldogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need	Lapponian Herders are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Bulldogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The Bulldog breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Lapponian Herder can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers warm weather
Stinkiness	Medium The Lapponian Herder has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Bulldog has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Lapponian Herder is an average drooler.	The Bulldog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.

Reproducibility - Lapponian Herder vs Bulldog

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-5 puppies	4-5 puppies
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