Believe it or not, this hard-working dog breed earned his keep herding reindeer in his native Lapland, in the far north of Finland. Friendly and gentle, the Finnish Lapphund retains a strong herding instinct.
Watch and learn about Finnish Lapphund dog’s key characteristics:
Name | Dog Breed Group | Height | Weight | Life Span |
Finnish Lapphund Dog | Herding Dogs | 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 8 inches tall at the shoulder | 33 to 53 pounds | 12 to 15 years |
Breed Characteristics:
Adaptability:
Finnish Lapphund is rated 4 out of 5 in Adaptability. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Adaptability parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 4 out of 5 in Adaptibility in living in apartment. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Adaptibility in living in apartment parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 4 out of 5 in Good For Novice Owners. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Good For Novice Owners parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 4 out of 5 in Sensitivity Level. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Sensitivity Level parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 2 out of 5 in Tolerates Being Alone. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored low and is not suitable in Tolerates Being Alone parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 5 out of 5 in Tolerates Cold Weather. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Tolerates Cold Weather parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 2 out of 5 in Tolerates Hot Weather. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored low and is not suitable in Tolerates Hot Weather parameter.
All Around Friendliness:
Finnish Lapphund is rated 5 out of 5 in All Around Friendliness. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in All Around Friendliness parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 5 out of 5 in Affectionate with Family. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Affectionate with Family parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 5 out of 5 in Incredibly Kid Friendly Dogs. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Incredibly Kid Friendly Dogs parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 5 out of 5 in Friendly Dog. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Friendly Dog parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 4 out of 5 in Friendly Toward Strangers. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Friendly Toward Strangers parameter.
Health Grooming:
Finnish Lapphund is rated 3 out of 5 in Health Grooming. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Health Grooming parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 3 out of 5 in Amount Of Shedding. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Amount Of Shedding parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 1 out of 5 in Drooling Potential. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored low and is not suitable in Drooling Potential parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 4 out of 5 in Easy To Groom. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Easy To Groom parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 4 out of 5 in General Health. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in General Health parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 4 out of 5 in Potential For Weight Gain. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Potential For Weight Gain parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 3 out of 5 in Size. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Size parameter.
Trainability:
Finnish Lapphund is rated 4 out of 5 in Trainability. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Trainability parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 5 out of 5 in Easy To Train. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Easy To Train parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 5 out of 5 in Intelligence. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Intelligence parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 4 out of 5 in Potential For Mouthiness. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Potential For Mouthiness parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 4 out of 5 in Prey Drive. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Prey Drive parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 3 out of 5 in Tendency To Bark Or Howl. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Tendency To Bark Or Howl parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 4 out of 5 in Wanderlust Potential. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Wanderlust Potential parameter.
Exercise Needs:
Finnish Lapphund is rated 5 out of 5 in Exercise Needs. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Exercise Needs parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 5 out of 5 in Energy Level. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Energy Level parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 5 out of 5 in Intensity. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Intensity parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 4 out of 5 in Exercise Needs. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Exercise Needs parameter.
Finnish Lapphund is rated 5 out of 5 in Potential For Playfulness. This means Finnish Lapphund has scored high and is suitable in Potential For Playfulness parameter.
Vital Stats:

Dog Breed Group
Herding Dogs

Height
1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 8 inches tall at the shoulder

Weight
33 to 53 pounds

Life Span
12 to 15 years