Finnish Lapphund
- Group 5: Spitz and primitive types
- Section 3 Nordic Watchdogs and Herders
- Without working trial
Suomenlapinkoira, Lapinkoira
Male: 49 ± 3 cm Female: 44 ± 3 cm
16-25 kg
The Finnish Lapphund is a recognized by the FCI Finnish breed (FCI Group 5, Section 3, Standard No. 189), which is counted to the Lapphunden.
- 5.1 Notes and references
- 5.2 External links
Origin and History
The origin of the Finnish Lapphunds has can not be solved exactly. A similar arctic stehohriger dog has probably already lived 7000 BC in the polar regions. After the Ice Age to the 17th and 18th century, the inhabitants of these territories have been working as a hunter. In the 17th and 18th centuries they have gradually begun to herd cattle. First, the dog was used as a hunting dog and guard dog, and later as an aid to reindeer herding. The Lapphund was not uniform in appearance, but different stocks were located in different areas of Lapland.
The first race of the Finnish definition Lapphunds dates from the year 1945, where the name of the breed was still Lappi shear Shepherd. The dogs were larger than today's race, resembling the Belgian shepherd dog. In the 1960s, the Lappish reindeer dog and the Lapphund were separated into separate races. At today's Finnish Lapphund is still clearly the influence of the dogs from the Finnish Kennel Peski from the 1970s to feel. The official name of the breed is a Finnish Lapphund since 1993. The standard was last renewed in 1996.
Description
Appearance
The Finnish Lapphund is medium built big and strong, longer than the height at the withers. The ideal size for males is 49 cm and 44 cm for females, with a deviation of 3 cm is allowed in both directions. The Finnish Lapphund weighs 16-25 kg and his attitude is strongly reminiscent of a little bear.
The fur is very dense, long and coarse. Under the present, weatherproof outer coat of the dog is wearing a tight, fine undercoat. All colors are permitted, but the basic color must predominate. Are usual for example, black fur with white markings. The ears he wears upright or semi- upright, they are very mobile. The Finnish Lapphund is easily recognizable as arctic breed.
Especially the males carry the tail over the back. In the rest, the tail can also be worn hanging.
Character
The Finnish Lapphund is friendly, independent, humble and helpful. The Finnish Lapphund adapts to different conditions. He usually shows strong protective behavior, but only part of the race still shows Hats behavior.
The Finnish Lapphund observed the family with distance, but he is basically interested in the actions of the family. He barks easily. He is a very social dog who feels comfortable around people.
The Finnish Lapphund is always ready for action. With his watchful and courageous character he fits well into the role of a watchdog. The essence is to be quiet and studious. The Finnish Lapphunde behave trustworthy.
Use
For centuries, the Finnish Lapphund is the working dog of the inhabitants of Lapland and is still used today as a sled dog and for guarding large herds of reindeer. Today, most Lapphunde be used as a hunting, companion and companion dog. You see him in agility and obedience.
Health
The Finnish Lapphund is prone to hereditary eye disease PRA, which is based in this breed on the PRCD locus near the centromere of chromosome 9. A genetic test is available.