Finnish Lapphund Blog: Care, Training & Breed Tips

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Stories, tips, and adventures from the Finnish Lapphund community.

31 stories and counting

Jun 17, 2026 12 min read

A vet-aligned Finnish Lapphund puppy guide: when to socialize, house and crate training timelines, puppy coat changes, routines...

ageing dogs

Jun 17, 2026 13 min read

Finnish Lapphunds typically live 12 to 15 years. Learn the signs of ageing and how to care for a senior Lappy's joints, diet, a...

CHIC

Jun 17, 2026 13 min read

A vet-informed guide to Finnish Lapphund health problems: hip, eye and DNA-testable conditions, plus the CHIC and OFA screening...

barking

Jun 17, 2026 11 min read

Finnish Lapphunds are genuinely vocal dogs, bred by the Sami to herd reindeer with their bark. Here is why they bark and how to...

breed care

Jun 17, 2026 10 min read

Yes, Finnish Lapphunds shed. Learn how the double coat works, the twice-a-year coat blow, and a vet-informed grooming routine t...

allergies

Jun 16, 2026 8 min read

Are Finnish Lapphunds hypoallergenic? No. Here is the honest answer on their double coat, shedding, dander, and what allergy su...

breed guide

Jun 16, 2026 8 min read

From black and tan to wolf sable, brown, cream, sable and domino, here is a plain, owner friendly guide to every Finnish Lapphu...

Mar 25, 2025 12 min read

Is a Finnish Lapphund right for you? Honest, sourced guide to families, kids, cats, dogs, apartments, heat sensitivity, groomin...

breed guide

Sep 17, 2024 11 min read

A plain, owner-to-owner Finnish Lapphund breed guide: history, temperament, size, coat, exercise, grooming, health, and is-it-f...

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Lappies are known to be exceptionally good with children, often becoming gentle and protective playmates.