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Herdingmedium🌍 Finlandreindeer herder
Finnish Lapphund
Friendly, alert, docile, eager
Popularity
688
Reindeer herder with soft temperament; friendly and adaptable to family life.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
thick double coat with long harsh outer coat and dense soft undercoat
Colors
black, brown, wolf sable, various with markings
Male height
18–21 in
Female height
16–19 in
Male weight
37–53 lb
Female weight
33–50 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
3
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
5
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
4
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
4
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
5
