Lapland
In My Heart

The Lapp dog is a very robust dog with good nature

A strong dog

The history of the Lapp dog goes centuries back. The former reindeer herders of Lapland domesticated spitz dogs to assist in their work to help them. These dogs were originally crossed with herding breeds from Europe. The result was a dog which is a strong herding dog with good health and good nature.

As the snowmobiles come, these dogs were not used much in reindeer herding. But maybe as a result of higher machine and fuel costs, the reindeer herders of Lapland have taken a new look at their former herding dog.

These dogs are very robust dogs. It may stay outside in the snow and cold for days. When herding, the dog can move 70-80 kilometres a day, sometimes in deep snow.

But because of its good nature it is also a nice family dog. It is easy to train and easy to care. many people love it also because it is easy to train it to become an obedient dog. But it can be stubborn.

There are 3 breeds that have been developed from the original spitz dogs - and later herding dogs - of Lapland.

1. The Swedish Lapphund
swedish lapp dog
(Photo: Henrik Emanuelsson)

2. The Finnish Lapphund
Finnish lapp dog
(Photo: Mariann Haukedal)

3. The Laponian herder
Lapland herder dog
(Photo: Synnøve Lund)

Read a little more about the breeding history of Lapp dogs.

Read also about rules for bringing your dogs or other pets into Lapland

Where the Reindeer Roam



Lapp dog in Tana river valley
Musti in Tana river valley

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