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Site Stats: 180645 Members | 30488 Listings | 154 Puppies
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.
Faithful, keen, calm, friendly and courageous
One to two hours per day
The Finnish Lapphund originated with the Sami, a semi-nomadic people in Lapland, which covered parts of Finland, Sweden, and Russia. Remains of Lapponian dogs date back to 7000 B.C.! As the Sami culture evolved into a less nomadic one, the dogs were used to herd reindeer.
Average Dog Size
18-20
Average Dog Weight
33-52
Average Bitch Size
16-18
Average Bitch Weight
33-52
Average Life Expectancy
12-14