BREED STANDARD

  SIZE MEDIUM  
  GROOMING MODERATE  
  EXERCISE MODERATE  
  LOCALITY TOWN & COUNTRY  
  LIFESPAN OVER 9 YEARS  
  WEEKLY FEEDING COST £4.50 - £6.50  
       
General Appearance : A Spitz-type dog of medium size, strongly built, slightly longer than height at withers.

Characteristics : Tendency to herd.

Temperament : Intelligent, brave, calm, faithful. Suitable as companion and watch dog.

Coat : Profuse. Outer coat long and course. Undercoat soft and thick. Shorter on the head and front parts of legs.

Colour : All colours are allowed, but the main colour must dominate. Marks differing from the dominant colour are permitted on head, neck, chest, legs and on tip of tail.

Size : Height: dogs: 46-52 cms (18-20.5 ins) at withers; bitches: 41-47 cms (16-18.5 ins) at withers.

Source: The Kennel Club

To read about the history of the breed, click here and you will be taken to the Finnish Lapphund Club of Great Britain's history page

 

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