The Finnish Lapphund is a hardy, easy going, medium-size breed of Spitz type. Traditionally it has been used for herding reindeer. Although it is one of the most popular dog breeds in its native country, Finland, it is not very numerous outside of the Nordic countries.
Finnish Lapphund
Distinctive facial markings and mane on a wolf-sable coloured male
Predominantly black Finnish Lapphund female with spectacle markings around the eyes
Cream sable Finnish Lapphund
The Lapponian Herder is a breed of dog from Finland, one of three Lapphund breeds developed from a type of dog used by the Sami people for herding and guarding their reindeer.
Lapponian Herder