Dog breeds :
Lapplanska Spets / Schwedischer Lapphund / Svensk Lapphund / Swedish Lapphund
Kristallens Hilva, owner: Cattlin Marques
General
Typical Spitz dog. Of medium size and rectangular shape and good carriage.
Characteristics
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Temperament
Lively, alert, kind and affectionate.
History
The Swedish Lapphund (a Nordic Spitz used for reindeer herding by the Samic nomadic
tribes) is known in the Nordic area since centuries. The Lapphund is very susceptible and
willing to work. Its abilities as a good guard and herding dog made it very useful in the
reindeer-trade. Nowadays the breed is foremost kept as a companion dog, its very
versatile, suitable for obedience training, agility, herding, tracking etc. Its easy to train,
full of endurance and toughness and with a weather-resistant coat.
Origin
Sweden
Utilization
Herding dog, used for reindeer, nowadays mainly kept as a companion dog.
Classification
Spitz and primitive types
Size
Medium
Height
Ideal size males: 48 cm, allowance of +/- 3 cm. Ideal size females: 43 cm, allowance of +/- 3 cm.
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