Schapendoes

Finnish Lapphund

Schapendoes vs Finnish Lapphund

Compare Schapendoes and Finnish Lapphund side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.

Characteristic

Schapendoes

Finnish Lapphund

Breed type

Purebred

Height

40 – 50 cm

41 – 52 cm

Weight

18 – 22 kg

15 – 24 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 15 years

Child friendly

4/5

5/5

Energy level

3/5

4/5

Intelligence

3/5

5/5

Trainability

3/5

5/5

Health

3/5

2/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

4/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

2/5

Characteristics

Schapendoes

Great with kids

Medium

Finnish Lapphund

Great with kids

High energy

Super smart

Easy to train

Medium

Summary

About Schapendoes

Cheerful Dutch herding breed with a shaggy, low‑shedding but high‑maintenance coat. Medium, athletic and agile, it needs daily exercise and mental work yet is calm and cuddly indoors. Intelligent, sensitive and people focused, it suits active, engaged owners and varied dog sports.

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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.

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