Finnish Lapphund

smart, versatile, friendly

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dogs in the archive
Welcome to the Finnish Lapphund Breed Archive, a place for Finnish Lapphund lovers, breed enthusiasts and pedigree addicts.
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About

Country of origin: Finland
Breed group: Spitz and primitive types - Group 5 (FCI); Pastoral Group (KC); Herding Group (AKC)

Facts

Size: small/medium
Coat: long, dense
Colour: various colour
Life expectancy: 12-15 years

Characteristics

Friendly, smart and agile guardian with herding instinct and excellent companion for outdoor activities.

Trace of a long heritage

Archeological digs in Lapland have unearthed remains of Lapponian dogs estimated as old as 7000BC. They also exist in old cave drawings.
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Aateli Koira Vakker Velma
Nordic Teal Báidnu    Pavoskas Dove
black and white
France 2024
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Garisha
Finda Baloo    Finda Prunelle
black and tan
Belgium 2007
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Unna Pipaluk Pixilo
Rentoreiska    Palava van Jacanashof
black wolf sable/wild boar
Belgium 2021
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Saphira du Jardin de Laponie
Niilo du Jardin de Laponie    Montreal Purdey du Domaine d'Arinella Bianca
brown and tan
Belgium 2019
The Finnish Lapphund Breed Archive has been a fantastic resource for breeders worldwide. This database has become an essential part of Lappie breeding in Australia.
Meagan Thomas - breeder, Australia
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