Swedish Lapphund
VS
Toy Poodle
Swedish Lapphund vs Toy Poodle
Compare Swedish Lapphund and Toy Poodle 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
Toy Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 51 cm
24 – 27 cm
Weight
19 – 21 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Swedish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Toy Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
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 Toy Poodle
Toy Poodles are the smallest Poodles, square and elegant with dense, curly, low‑shedding coats needing regular grooming. Lively, sensitive and highly trainable, they form close bonds, suit active indoor lifestyles, and, with good care, often live 14–16 years or more.
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