Swedish Lapphund
VS
Broholmer
Swedish Lapphund vs Broholmer
Compare Swedish Lapphund and Broholmer 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
Swedish Lapphund
Broholmer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 51 cm
65 – 75 cm
Weight
19 – 21 kg
40 – 70 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Swedish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Broholmer
Great with kids
Quiet
Giant
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 Broholmer
The Broholmer is a large, calm Danish mastiff-type guardian, devoted to its family and home. Steady, watchful, and typically gentle, it needs moderate exercise, mental stimulation, and close companionship. Still rare outside Scandinavia, breeding emphasizes health and stable temperament.
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