Finnish Lapponian Dog
Temperament
Alert, Friendly, Agile
[3]Background and classification
Descended from reindeer-working dogs of the Sami in northern Finland and neighbouring areas, it received an initial standard in 1945 and its present Finnish Lapponian Dog name in 1993. Finnish Lapphund is another registry name.
[1]Appearance and coat
Slightly below medium size, it has a strong body under long dense fur and is a little longer than tall. Coat length and proportions can be compared with the separate Lapponian Herder.
[1]Coat and comparisons
JKC permits all colours while requiring one ground colour to predominate. Other colours may occur on the head, neck, chest, underside, legs and tail.
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