Swedish Lapphund vs Icelandic Sheepdog
Compare Swedish Lapphund and Icelandic Sheepdog: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Swedish Lapphund
VS
Icelandic Sheepdog
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Swedish Lapphund
Icelandic Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
40 – 51 cm
41 – 46 cm
Weight
19 – 21 kg
10 – 14 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 15 years
13 – 17 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
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
Swedish Lapphund
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Medium
Icelandic Sheepdog
High Energy
Easy to Train
Small
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 Icelandic Sheepdog
The Icelandic Sheepdog is Iceland’s only native spitz‑type herder, medium‑small, sturdy, and agile with a curled tail and thick double coat in varied colors. Cheerful, social, and vocal, it thrives on daily exercise, close family involvement, gentle training, and regular grooming.
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