Lapponian Herder
10 - 14 yearsLife Expectancy
Medium-sized, spitz-type herding dog with a strong but agile build, slightly longer than tall, developed for managing reindeer in arctic conditions with a dense double coat and alert expression
Breed Statistics
- Energy Level4/5
- Trainability4/5
- Playfulness3/5
- Protectiveness4/5
- Barking4/5
- Drooling2/5
- Good with Children3/5
- Good with Other Dogs3/5
- Good with Strangers3/5
- Shedding3/5
- Coat Length1/5
- Grooming2/5
Physical Attributes
| Height (Male) | 18 - 20 inches |
|---|---|
| Height (Female) | 18 - 20 inches |
| Weight (Male) | 70 - 70 lbs |
| Weight (Female) | 70 - 70 lbs |
Breed History
Developed by the indigenous Sami people in Finland's Lapland region for herding and managing reindeer. The breed was formally standardized in the mid-20th century, bred from local spitz-type dogs and possibly German Shepherd crosses in the 1960s.