Lapponian Herder
A long-coated Finnish reindeer herder—the spitz type vs. the Lapphund's spaniel type.
Overview. The Lapponian Herder is a long-coated spitz-type dog from Finland, used by the Sami to herd reindeer.
History & Origin
Descended from the same reindeer-herding stock as the Swedish Lapphund but selected with a more spitz-like build.
Appearance & Coat
Medium and robust, with a long, dense coat in black or brown with lighter markings.
Temperament
Calm, willing, and alert, it is a steady, trainable working and family dog.
Care & Exercise
Needs exercise and thorough grooming.
FCI Recognition
Recognized by the FCI in Group 5 (Spitz and Primitive types).
