Stenseitens Serkkis, owner: Ambjörn Lindqvist, Sweden
General
The Finnish Lapphund is a medium-sized, sturdily-built, Spitz-type dog
with profuse double coat, and a nearly square body. The tail is set high
and of medium length, covered with long hair, and carried in a curl over
the back when the dog is moving. The Finnish Lapphund comes in all
colors, but a single color must predominate.
The breed is presented in a completely natural condition except for
trimming around the feet and hocks to neaten the appearance.
The Finnish Lapphund is a working dog, capable of herding reindeer all day.
Deviations from the standard are to be penalized to the degree they
affect the dog's ability to work.
Characteristics
The Finnish Lapphund is intelligent, willing, affectionate, and adaptable.
They have natural herding instincts and a tendency to bark which can be
diminished with training. They make excellent watchdogs that will bark at
strangers, but lack any tendency toward aggression. Finnish Lapphunds
live very easily with children and other dogs.
Temperament
Keen, courageous, calm and willing to learn. Friendly and Faithful.
History
For hundreds of years the Lapps have used dogs of
the same type as the Finnish Lapphund as reindeer herders and watchdogs in Finnish
Scandinavia and in the northern parts of Russia. Due to these dogs, the first standard
of the Lapponian Herder was established by the Finnish Kennel Club in 1945. The
breed'’ name was changed into Lapphund in 1967. In the 1970'’ the type and picture
of the breed became fixed and the standard has been specified several times. The
breed name was again changed to Finnish Lapphund in 1993. The breed type has been
become stable in a short time and today the breed is very popular in the whole of
Finland, mainly as a house and hobby dog.
Origin
Finland.
Utilization
Originally a herder and watch dog used in the
work of keeping reindeer. Today also popular as a companion dog.
Classification
Spitz and primitive types
Size
Medium
Height
Ideal height for males - 49 cm [19.5 ins]. Ideal height for females - 44 cm [17 ins].
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