Other names: Swedish Lapphund, Svensk Lapphund
The Swedish Lapland Dog, or Swedish Lapphund, is a dog with physical characteristics of the Spitz type, but slightly smaller than average in size. With a solid frame, resistant and enduring, it displays a certain elegance thanks to its haughty head carriage and its light and ample gait.
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 Hair type |
Long |
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 Origin |
Sweden |
 Template |
Average |
 Head shape |
Long |
 Weight and size |
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| Sex | Weight | Cut |
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| Female | From 15 kg to 20 kg | From 40 cm to 45 cm |
| Male | From 15 kg to 20 kg | From 45 cm to 50 cm |
History of the breed
Today we cannot establish the origins of Swedish Lapland dog with precision, but it seems to be one of the oldest breeds of the Spitz type in Europe . In the past, he accompanied nomadic Lapp (or Sami) reindeer herders who appreciated them as much for their versatility (driving and herding, hunting) as for their resistance to the harsh climatic conditions that characterize Lapland (region today). straddling Sweden, Finland, Norway and Russia). The breed was definitively recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale on January 19, 1955. Its official FCI standard in force was published in November 2011.
Physical features
His coat: abundant, erect, straight, with a dense and slightly curly undercoat. Shorter at the level of the head and the front parts of the legs. More dense at the level of the neck (forming a collar), the sternum, the front of the legs and on the tail. The set provides the dog with very good protection against bad weather and cold.
Its color: solid black, ideally with a bronze tone (shades of brown).
His head: slightly longer than it is wide, with a rounded forehead and a very well marked stop.
His ears: small, triangular in shape, erect and slightly rounded at their end. Strong and set wide apart, very mobile.
His eyes: very expressive, almost horizontally set, wide apart, round in shape, rather large without being prominent and brown to dark brown in color.
Its body: forming part of a rectangle (slightly greater in length than the height at the withers), robust, with a short and wide kidney, a well-muscled and slightly sloping croup, a fairly high and well-developed chest, a slightly raised belly. .
Its tail: rather high set, of sufficient length to reach the point of the hock, carried rolled up on the back when the dog is active.
Behavior and character
| Affectionate | |
|---|---|
| Calm | |
| Protective | |
| Independent | |
| Hunter | |
| Barks / howls |
Behavior with others
| Cohabitation with children | |
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| Sociable with other animals | |
| Love strangers |
The Swedish Lapland Dog is a dog animated by great vivacity and an almost permanent desire to work . Responsive, attentive and versatile, he is an excellent herding dog (notably reindeer), tracking and many other fields of work that require intelligence, resistance and endurance . Always inclined to please his master, the Swedish Lapland Dog is more suspicious of strangers , but without being a first-rate advocate.
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Education
| Clever | |
|---|---|
| Obedient |
The Swedish Lapland Dog is not a particularly difficult dog to train . Its education must however be early, firm and consistent, while being associated with good socialization.
Living conditions
| Suitable for apartment living | |
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| Good for new masters | |
| Love it hot | |
| Love the cold |
The Swedish Lapland Dog prefers the great outdoors and the great outdoors to city and apartment life. In town, the ideal for him would be to have a large fenced garden where he can move around freely. Resistant to outdoor climatic conditions, he nevertheless appreciates accompanying his family indoors when he has the opportunity.
Health
| Solid | |
|---|---|
| Ease of gaining weight |
the Swedish Lapland Dog is an overall hardy and resilient dog. Its double, well-supplied hair effectively protects it against the harsh winter conditions (cold and bad weather). There are no known predispositions to disease in this hardy and old breed.
Hypoallergenic breed
No
Litter size
Between 2 and 9 puppies
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Life expectancy
Minimum: 12 years old
Maximum: 17 years
The life expectancy of a Swedish Lapland Dog is, on average, between 12 years and 17 years.
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Maintenance and hygiene
| Ease of maintenance | |
|---|---|
| Cost of maintenance | |
| Hair loss |
| Drool level | |
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| Ease of grooming |
The naturally beautiful and silky coat of the Swedish Lapland Dog is quite easy to maintain . It sheds very little hair and is hardly ever smelly.
It is recommended to brush the dog weekly to maintain the beauty and cleanliness of his coat. During the moulting period, and even if the hair loss is moderate, brushing should be done 2 to 3 times a week to remove the dead hair
Price and budget
Purchase price
The purchase price of a Swedish Lapland Dog is between € 800 and € 1,200.
Annual maintenance cost
The annual maintenance cost of a Swedish Lapland Dog is between NC and NC.
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Physical activity
| Athletic | |
|---|---|
| Energy level | |
| Potential to play |
He needs regular exercise to burn off . He enjoys long walks, but also jogging, hiking and swimming in the company of his master. He is, moreover, quite gifted for agility, obedience and herd tests.
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Calm |
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FCI Information
FCI No.
135
FCI Group
Group 5: Spitz-type and primitive-type dogs
Recognized by FCI
Since 1955
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