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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Country of origin: FinlandBreed group: Spitz and primitive types - Group 5 (FCI); Pastoral Group (KC); Herding Group (AKC)
Facts
Size: small/mediumCoat: 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. Discover
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