Finnish Lapphund vs Field Spaniel
Compare Finnish Lapphund and Field Spaniel: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Finnish Lapphund
VS
Field Spaniel
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Finnish Lapphund
Field Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 52 cm
43 – 46 cm
Weight
15 – 24 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Finnish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Field Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Finnish Lapphund
Finnish Lapphunds are medium, sturdy Arctic spitz dogs with a thick double coat and friendly, watchful nature. Bred as reindeer herders, they are people‑oriented, intelligent, bark‑prone, and thrive on daily exercise, mental stimulation, and close family companionship.
About Field Spaniel
Medium, athletic gundog with a glossy, feathered coat and dark, expressive eyes. Calm yet enthusiastic, deeply attached to family and often sensitive. Needs kind, consistent training, regular exercise, and mental work. Still relatively rare, valued by dedicated enthusiasts.
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