Friendly, Alert, Agile
Finnish Lapphunds, with their luscious coat, sweet spitz-like face, and profusely coated tail that curves over the back, are instantly recognizable as Nordic dogs. Lappies stand about 20 inches at the shoulder and are surprisingly muscular and substantial for their inches. Quick …
Energy
60%
Shedding
60%
Trainability
100%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
40%
Coat Type
Double coat
Weekly Brushing
dog food
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toys
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beds
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health
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training
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grooming
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Benefits from 30-60 minutes daily exercise — walks, play sessions, or swimming.
Seasonal shedder — daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.
Highly trainable — excels with positive reinforcement; start obedience classes early.
FCI Group
Group 5 — Spitz and Primitive Types
Section
Scandinavische waak- en herdershonden
Status
recognized