Swedish Lapphund vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Swedish Lapphund and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Swedish Lapphund
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Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
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Characteristic
Swedish Lapphund
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
7 – Pointing Dogs
Height
40 – 51 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
19 – 21 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
1/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Swedish Lapphund
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Medium
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Swedish Lapphund
The Swedish Lapphund is an ancient Nordic spitz‑type herding dog with a compact, sturdy build and thick black double coat. Lively, vocal and people‑oriented, it excels in herding and dog sports. Active, intelligent and sensitive, it needs regular exercise, training and close family contact.
About Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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