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

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Name	Lapponian Herder	Swedish Lapphund
Origins	Finland	Sweden
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Group	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	228	328
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Other Names	Lapland Reindeer Dog, Reindeer Herder, Lapinporokoira	Svensk lapphund
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	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	No set	American Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$600-$800	$400-$600

General Appearance - Lapponian Herder vs Swedish Lapphund

Size	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 40-44 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16–18 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)	Male: 42 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 39.5 pounds (16–18 kg)
Height	Male: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm), Female: 17–19 inches (43–49 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (45-51 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 20 inch (51 cm), Female: 19 inch (48.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)

Hair & Care - Lapponian Herder vs Swedish Lapphund

Coat	Double Straight Fluffy	Fluffy
Colors	Brown Gray Black	White Brown Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Lapponian Herder doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Swedish Lapphund requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Lapponian Herders shed moderately.	Swedish Lapphunds are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Lapponian Herder vs Swedish Lapphund

Temperament	Calm Energetic Vocal Docile Friendly	Affectionate Kind Trainable Alert Lively Versatile
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Lapponian Herder is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Swedish Lapphund's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Lapponian Herders are quite easy to train.	Swedish Lapphunds are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Lapponian Herder is a highly playful breed.	The Swedish Lapphund is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Swedish Lapphunds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Lapponian Herders are highly affectionate dogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Lapponian Herders are a social breed.	Swedish Lapphunds are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Lapponian Herder is a very vocal breed.	High: The Swedish Lapphund is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Lapponian Herders are good watchdogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Lapponian Herders strongly protect their territory.	Swedish Lapphunds are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Lapponian Herder has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Swedish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Lapponian Herders have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Swedish Lapphunds have a higher 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.	Wanderlust potential of the Swedish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Lapponian Herders have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Swedish Lapphunds don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Lapponian Herders are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Swedish Lapphunds are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Lapponian Herders adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Swedish Lapphunds 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.	Swedish Lapphunds 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 Swedish Lapphund

Stranger Friendly	Lapponian Herders are average friendly towards strangers.	Swedish Lapphunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Lapponian Herders are very kid-friendly dogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Lapponian Herders are average friendly towards cats.	Swedish Lapphunds are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Lapponian Herders are dog-friendly dogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Lapponian Herder is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Swedish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Lapponian Herders are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Swedish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Lapponian Herders are generally with other pets.	Swedish Lapphunds 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.	Yes Swedish Lapphunds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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 Swedish Lapphund 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Lapponian Herder vs Swedish Lapphund

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	Swedish Lapphunds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Health Problems	No set	Allergies Ear Infections Eye Infections
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Lapponian Herders are high energy dogs.	Swedish Lapphunds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Lapponian Herders need a lot of exercises.	Swedish Lapphunds need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Lapponian Herders are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Swedish Lapphunds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3 cups 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.
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 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.
Stinkiness	Medium The Lapponian Herder has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Swedish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Lapponian Herder is an average drooler.	The Swedish Lapphund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Lapponian Herder vs Swedish Lapphund

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	4-6 puppies
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