Finnish Lapphund Dog
INTRODUCTION
Finnish Lapphund Dogs are Friendly, Alert, and Agile dogs they are from the Terrier group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank #178. These dogs are so, though that they were used to herd reindeer also is very friendly dog but is reserved with strangers. Finnish Lapphund Dogs are Purebred and non-allergic dogs.
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HABITAT : Polar regions, including tundra and icebergs
TEMPERAMENT : Faithful, Calm, Friendly, Keen, Courageous
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Terrier . Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Finland
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They have a straight or wavy coat with a soft dense undercoat
2- They also have a sweet, soft expression that’s sure to win hearts
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Finnish Lapphund Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, White, Wolf-Sable, Sable, Brown, Red
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 22 - 26in (56 - 66cm)
Length: 23 - 28in (58 - 71cm) -
TAIL
The tail is set rather high, and of moderate length
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WEIGHT
Female: 15 - 24 kg
Male: 15 - 24 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
2 - 9 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Samoyed Dog
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
Around 1940
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ORIGIN
Finland
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
They're also highly affectionate with their families, even kids and other dogs
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
