Finnish Lapphund

smart, versatile, friendly

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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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Taigakoira Emerald Aroura
JC, RN, TK.S
Herding Instinct Nakke Nakuttaja    Taigakoira Ihana Helmi
black wolf sable/wild boar
Australia 2021
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Murustiinan Emmi Temmi
Murustiinan Valkorinta    Murustiinan Bella
black and tan
Finland 2013
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Murustiinan Elämän Valo
Murustiinan Valkorinta    Murustiinan Bella
black and tan
Finland 2013
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Murustiinan Eikunkeikun
Murustiinan Valkorinta    Murustiinan Bella
black and tan
Finland 2013
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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