Finnish Lapphund

The Finnish Lapphund is a very intelligent and active breed.

The Finnish Lapphund is a medium sized, strongly built dog.

The Finnish Lapphund is a hardy, easy going, medium-size breed of Spitz type.

The Finnish Lapphund is a naturally healthy breed, and typically lives 12-14 years, although dogs of 16-17 years are not uncommon in Finland.

In Canada, its parent club is the Finnish Lapphund Club of Canada.

Finnish Lapphund Club (CAN)

The breed was first introduced to the United Kingdom in 1989 and is represented by the Finnish Lapphund Club of Great Britain.

The Finnish Lapphund Club of America (FLCA) is the parent organization in the United States.

The Finnish Lapphund is a recognized breed in Finland, Europe, Great Britain, Australia and the USA.

The Finnish Lapphund can compete in dog agility trials, carting, mushing, obedience, Rally obedience, showmanship, flyball, tracking, and herding events.

The Finnish Lapphund club of Great Britain adopted an ethical policy in 2006 that matings will only be allowed if the progeny can not be affected by GPRA.

This includes six new breeds: Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Norwegian Lundehund, American English Coonhound, Finnish Lapphund, Cesky Terrier and Xoloitzcuintli.

Exported to North America, it is recognised there by the United Kennel Club in the Herding Group (the United Kennel Club places the Finnish Lapphund in the Northern Breed Group.)