dog names by colour
Finnish Lapphund Names: 90+ Beautiful Ideas (With Meanings)
Looking for the perfect Finnish Lapphund name? Get 90+ authentic Finnish dog names with real meanings, plus picks by coat colou...
Lapphund Lover's Corner
Lapphund Lover's Corner
Stories, tips, and adventures from the Finnish Lapphund community.
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Latest Story
Are Finnish Lapphunds Good Apartment Dogs? Plus Cold and Hot Weather
Are Finnish Lapphunds good apartment dogs? An owner's honest take on apartment living, plus how this Arctic breed handles cold, heat, and life outside.
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breed history
Finnish Lapphund History and Origins: From Sami Reindeer Dog to Family Companion
Finnish Lapphund history, from ancient Sami reindeer dog of Lapland to near extinction and recovery. The breed's origins, timel...
bathing
How to Groom a Finnish Lapphund: The Complete Coat Care Guide
How to groom a Finnish Lapphund the easy way: tools, line brushing, coat blow, bathing and why you must never shave the double ...
breed guide
Finnish Lapphund Size, Weight & Growth: How Big Do They Get?
How big do Finnish Lapphunds get? A real owner's guide to adult height, weight, male vs female size, and an approximate puppy g...
breed comparison
Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz: Two Finnish Dogs, Two Very Different Jobs
Finnish Lapphund vs Finnish Spitz: a real owner explains how these two Finnish breeds differ in colour, coat, temperament, nois...
Arctic breeds
Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky: An Honest Owner's Guide
Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky: a real Lappy owner compares size, coat, temperament, training, exercise and escaping to hel...
Australian Shepherd
Finnish Lapphund vs Australian Shepherd: An Honest Owner's Comparison
Finnish Lapphund vs Australian Shepherd: a Lappy owner compares calmness, energy, coat, training and family fit to help you pic...
breed guide
Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Swedish Lapphund: The Three Lappish Breeds Explained
Finnish Lapphund vs Lapponian Herder vs Swedish Lapphund: an honest owner's guide to how the three Sami reindeer breeds differ ...
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Did You Know?
Lappies have excellent night vision, a trait that helped them work during the long, dark Arctic winters.