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# The Swedish Lapphund: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Sweden
Also called Swedish Lapphund or Svensk Lapphund, this lively, robust and versatile Nordic spitz likes to work alongside its family.
Size MediumLife expectancy 12–17 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €800 – €1,200
[Find a breeder 1](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-swedish-lapphund) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=swedish-lapphund)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Excellent
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Good
First-time owners Very good
Other pets Excellent
Tolerance of being alone Limited
Guarding instinct Good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Great affection: He is very attached to his owner and readily seeks to please him.
- Versatility at work: He stands out in herding, tracking, obedience and agility.
- Cold resistance: His dense double coat protects him effectively from winter weather.
- Sociability: He is described as very compatible with children and other animals.
- High activity needs: Its energy and love of work require regular exercise.
- Less suited to urban life: It prefers wide-open spaces and the outdoors to an apartment.
- Limited tolerance to heat: Its Nordic, dense coat makes it less comfortable in hot weather.
- Hunting instinct present: Its temperament retains a marked attraction for chasing and tracking.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active owners: He willingly accompanies long walks, hikes, jogging and swimming.
- Families with children: His affectionate nature and very good sociability are suited to family life.
- Households with other animals: He shows excellent compatibility with other animals.
- Dog sports enthusiasts: His intelligence and energy are well expressed in agility, obedience and herding work.
Not recommended for
- Very sedentary people: His regular need for physical exercise and work would be difficult to satisfy.
- Households without regular outings: Indoor life alone does not meet his taste for wide open spaces.
- Very hot climates: He tolerates heat less well than cold.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
45 cmSwedish Lapphund
- Height at the withers
- 40–50 cm
- Weight
- 15–20 kg
- Coat
- Long, dense
- FCI group
- 5
- Origin
- Sweden
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Swedish Lapphund in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The precise origins of the Swedish Lapphund remain difficult to establish, but it seems to be among the oldest European Spitz-type breeds. It once accompanied nomadic Lapp, or Sami, reindeer herders, who appreciated its versatility for herding and guarding the herds as well as for hunting, but also its resistance to the harsh conditions of Lapland. This region now extends over territories of Sweden, Finland, Norway and Russia. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale definitively recognized the breed on 19 January 1955 under number 135. Its current official FCI standard was published in November 2011.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
Slightly smaller than average, this Spitz-type dog has a solid bone structure, a robust silhouette inscribed in a rectangle and light, free-flowing movement. The head, carried with confidence, is slightly longer than it is wide, with a rounded forehead and a very pronounced stop. The small triangular ears are erect, mobile and slightly rounded at their tip. The eyes, round, expressive and well spaced, range from brown to dark brown. The loin is short and broad, the croup muscular and slightly sloping, the chest high and developed, and the belly slightly tucked up. The tail, set rather high, reaches the point of the hock and curls over the back when the dog is active. The long, abundant coat stands straight over a dense, slightly curly undercoat. Shorter on the head and the front of the limbs, it forms a ruff and becomes fuller at the sternum, at the back of the legs and on the tail. The coat is solid black, ideally shaded with a bronze tone tending towards brown.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Lively, receptive, attentive and versatile, the Swedish Lapphund shows an almost constant desire to work. Intelligent, hardy and enduring, it excels in herding, notably reindeer, tracking and other utility activities. Very affectionate and inclined to please its owner, it is more wary of strangers without being a first-rate defender. Its hunting instinct is present, while its temperament remains not very independent and very sociable with children as well as with other animals.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Easy to train Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
This dynamic dog needs to exercise regularly and enjoys long walks, jogging, hiking and swimming with its owner. It also shows talent in agility, obedience and herding trials. Playful and energetic, it prefers wide open spaces and the fresh air to urban apartment living. In the city, a large fenced garden provides a more suitable setting, even if it likes to join its family indoors whenever it has the opportunity.
Training
## Training and socialization
The Swedish Lapphund is not particularly difficult to train. Its training must nevertheless start early, remain firm and consistent, and be accompanied by good socialization. Its intelligence, receptiveness and desire to please encourage obedience and shared work.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Swedish Lapphund
The acquisition budget depends in particular on the breeder and the dog's profile, within the price range observed for this breed.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/swedish-lapphund/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Swedish Lapphund is generally robust and resilient. Its dense double coat provides effective protection against cold and bad weather. No known predisposition to any particular disease is reported in this rustic and ancient breed.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/swedish-lapphund/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Swedish Lapphund needs a complete, digestible diet adapted to its age, its activity and its body condition. An adult generally weighs from 15 to 20 kg. The quality of the ration and weight control protect digestion and joints.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/swedish-lapphund/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Swedish Lapphund is also known under the names Swedish Lapphund and Svensk Lapphund. Classified in FCI group 5, it bears standard number 135 and has enjoyed definitive recognition since 1955. Reported litters generally number from 2 to 9 puppies.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Swedish Lapphund
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### What are the other names of the Swedish Lapphund?
The breed is also called Swedish Lapphund and Svensk Lapphund.
### Can the Swedish Lapphund live in an apartment?
Apartment living remains possible, but it does not match its preferred setting. This energetic dog prefers wide open spaces, the outdoors and, in the city, a large fenced garden, with regular outings and activities.
### What grooming does its coat require?
Weekly brushing is recommended to preserve the beauty and cleanliness of the coat. During shedding, it is advisable to switch to two or three brushings per week in order to remove dead hair. Hair loss remains moderate and the coat is described as having little odor.
### How many puppies are in a litter?
A litter generally has between 2 and 9 puppies.
## Find a Swedish Lapphund breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Swedish Lapphund breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Swedish Lapphund breeders by country
[1 breeder of Swedish Lapphund in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-swedish-lapphund/austria) [1 breeder of Swedish Lapphund in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-swedish-lapphund) [1 breeder of Swedish Lapphund in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-swedish-lapphund/italy) [1 breeder of Swedish Lapphund in Slovenia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-swedish-lapphund/slovenia)
[All breeders of Swedish Lapphund in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-swedish-lapphund)
## Ready to welcome a Swedish Lapphund?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-swedish-lapphund)
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