Shetland Sheepdog vs Swedish Lapphund – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Shetland Sheepdog	Swedish Lapphund
Origins	Scotland	Sweden
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	24	328
Reviews	5	0
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Other Names	Miniature Collie, Shetland Collie (obsolete), Dwarf Scotch Shepherd (obsolete), Toonie Dog (obsolete), Sheltie	Svensk lapphund
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.
Breed Recognition	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	American Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$800-$1000	$400-$600

General Appearance - Shetland Sheepdog vs Swedish Lapphund

Size	Medium	Medium
Weight	14-27 pounds (6-12 kg)	Male: 40-44 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16–18 kg)
Avg. Weight	20.5 pounds (9 kg)	Male: 42 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 39.5 pounds (16–18 kg)
Height	13-16 inches (33-41 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (45-51 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)
Avg. Height	14.5 inches (37 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)

Hair & Care - Shetland Sheepdog vs Swedish Lapphund

Coat	Dense	Fluffy
Colors	White Blue Merle Sable Tan Black	White Brown Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Swedish Lapphund requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Shetland Sheepdogs shed moderately.	Swedish Lapphunds are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Shetland Sheepdog vs Swedish Lapphund

Temperament	Affectionate Gentle Lively Responsive Friendly Intelligent Playful	Affectionate Kind Trainable Alert Lively Versatile
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Shetland Sheepdog is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Swedish Lapphund's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Shetland Sheepdogs are quite easy to train.	Swedish Lapphunds are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Shetland Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Swedish Lapphund is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Shetland Sheepdogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Swedish Lapphunds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Shetland Sheepdogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Swedish Lapphunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Shetland Sheepdogs are a social breed.	Swedish Lapphunds are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Shetland Sheepdog is a very vocal breed.	High: The Swedish Lapphund is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Shetland Sheepdogs are good watchdogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Shetland Sheepdogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Shetland Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Swedish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Shetland Sheepdogs have a low 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	Shetland Sheepdogs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Swedish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Shetland Sheepdogs 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.	Swedish Lapphunds don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Shetland Sheepdogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Swedish Lapphunds are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Shetland Sheepdogs 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	Shetland Sheepdogs 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 - Shetland Sheepdog vs Swedish Lapphund

Stranger Friendly	Shetland Sheepdogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Shetland Sheepdogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Shetland Sheepdogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Shetland Sheepdogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Shetland Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Swedish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Shetland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Swedish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Shetland Sheepdogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Swedish Lapphunds are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Shetland Sheepdogs 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	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Shetland Sheepdog 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 - Shetland Sheepdog vs Swedish Lapphund

Health Issues	The Shetland Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Swedish Lapphunds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Health Problems	Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Haemophilia Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Trichiasis Von Willebrand's Disease	Allergies Ear Infections Eye Infections
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Shetland Sheepdogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Swedish Lapphunds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Shetland Sheepdogs have an average exercise need.	Swedish Lapphunds need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Shetland Sheepdogs 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 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.	Average.
Weather & Climate	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.	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 Shetland Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Swedish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Shetland Sheepdog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Swedish Lapphund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Shetland Sheepdog 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	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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