Västgötaspets
VS
Lapponian Herder
Västgötaspets vs Lapponian Herder
Compare Västgötaspets and Lapponian Herder 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
Västgötaspets
Lapponian Herder
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
31 – 33 cm
42 – 54 cm
Weight
9 – 15 kg
14 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
Characteristics
Västgötaspets
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Lapponian Herder
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
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.
About Lapponian Herder
Medium, athletic reindeer herding dog of the Sámi, built for stamina and harsh weather with a dense double coat and varied colors. Intelligent, vocal, watchful, and independent yet sensitive, it needs calm, consistent training and plenty of physical and mental activity.
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