Finnish Lapphund puppies for sale in Australia! |
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Finnish Lapphund puppies are for sale in Australia with pups 4 sale puppy classifieds! Buy or sell your Finnish Lapphund puppies in Australia with the help of our detailed Finnish Lapphund breed information below! On this page you will find a range of information designed to assist you when making the decision on whether Finnish Lapphund puppies are right for you. Thanks to Armahani Finnish Lapphunds for the pictures of Finnish Lapphund puppies & adults used on this page, and the additional information provided. Click here to be taken directly to the
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| Finnish Lapphund breed information: | ||||||||||||||||
| Adult
weight range 15-24kg |
Average
lifespan 12-17 years |
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| Adult
height at shoulder Males:46-52cm Females:41-47cm |
Average
weekly cost $20 |
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| Colour A wide variety of colours are found in the Finnish Lapphund. Any colour is allowed in the breed standard, although a single colour should predominate. Almost any colour can be found: white, black, red, brown, sable and wolf-sable are frequently seen. One of the most common colour combinations is black and tan: a predominantly black dog with tan legs and face. Many Finnish Lapphunds have very distinctive facial markings. One of the unusual facial markings is "spectacles", where a ring of lighter coloured hair around the eyes gives the impression that the dog is wearing spectacles. |
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| Grooming The Finnish Lapphund has a profuse double coat, with a short, fluffy undercoat and a longer, coarse topcoat. The coat makes the dog waterproof as well as resistant to extreme cold. In Finland, only two dog breeds are legally allowed to be kenneled outdoors in winter: the Finnish Lapphund and the Lapponian herder. The profuse hair around the head and neck gives the distinct impression of a mane. Although the coat is profuse, it requires only a modest amount of maintenance. |
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| History The breed has its origins as a reindeer herder of the Sami people, the indigenous people of an area in the Nordic countries. The Sami have used herding dogs for centuries, and these dogs were typically long in body, somewhat rectangular in shape, with long hair and a straight tail that would curl up over the back when the dog was moving. |
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| Positives The Finish Lapphund is friendly and alert, and makes a good watch dog, due to its tendency to bark at unfamiliar things. The breed was originally used to herd reindeer by droving, and barking helped it to be distinguished from wolves. The breed is highly trainable, although it is sometimes described as "thinking before it goes into action". Barking can be controlled with a modest amount of training. The breed makes the ideal outdoor companion. It is active, cold-proof, and water-proof, and will gladly accompany people on walking or running trips. |
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| Negatives Due to their heavy coat and Nordic origins, they are not ideally suited to living in areas of high temperature. |
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