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Finnish Lapphund Information
It is believed that the arctic Spitz breed of Lapland descends as far as from 7000 BC. The breed gradually changed from a guarding and hunting dog to a reindeer herder.
The first breed standard was accepted in 1945, the breed being then called "Lapponian Shepherd Dog". Square-typed, longhaired dogs found in Lapland were given a breed standard in 1967. This breed forms the basis of our current Lapphund. The Lapphund register is still open, allowing "natural", unregistered dogs be admitted to the breed if they meet the standard. The standard has been renewed in 1996. Since 1993 the official name of the breed has been Finnish Lapphund.
A Lapphund male differs from a female both in appearance and in character. A female is smaller and more submissive. The breed easily adapts to different circumstances, and can well be kept in an apartment. Males should be 18-20 and a half inches tall, females 16-18 and a half inches.
The Lapphund is one of the healthiest breeds in Finland. Lapphund often reach the age of 13 to 15. A small percentage of the Lapphund have Progressive Retinal Atrophy, and very few Hip Dysplasia cases are found.
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