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Swedish Lapphund

A lively, affectionate and intelligent Swedish reindeer-herding Spitz with a black double coat and a naturally alert voice.

Swedish Lapphund on Wefido
SizeMedium
Weightabout 14–21 kg
Heightabout 40–51 cm at the withers
Life expectancyabout 12–14 years
Exercise60 minutes per day
OriginSweden
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Full description

The Swedish Lapphund is an energetic, people-oriented working breed that needs daily exercise, mental challenges and close family involvement. It learns readily with reward-based training, while early socialisation and deliberate calm work help manage barking and watchfulness. The dense weather-resistant coat needs regular brushing and heavier care during seasonal shedding. Its rarity makes documented health and genetic diversity important in breeding decisions.

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Characteristic details
Health 3/5 The Swedish Lapphund has a moderate health profile. Conditions to monitor include progressive retinal atrophy, diabetes mellitus and hip dysplasia. Recommended preventive care includes specialist eye and hip assessment, relevant DNA testing where available, periodic glucose monitoring when indicated and breeding choices that preserve genetic diversity.
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  • Individual animals can differ from general breed tendencies.
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