Swedish Lapphund
VS
Västgötaspets
Swedish Lapphund vs Västgötaspets
Compare Swedish Lapphund and Västgötaspets 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
Västgötaspets
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 51 cm
31 – 33 cm
Weight
19 – 21 kg
9 – 15 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
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
Västgötaspets
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
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 Västgötaspets
The Västgötaspets is a small, sturdy Swedish herding dog with a foxlike look, dense double coat and easy grooming. Energetic, vocal and intelligent, it bonds closely with active families, needs consistent positive training, daily exercise and mental stimulation, and is generally healthy.
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