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Lapponian Herder

The Lapponian Herder (Lapinporokoira) is a medium-sized Finnish herding dog that traditionally drives reindeer. It is friendly, hard-working and calm indoors, with a thick coat against the northern cold.

Also known as Laplandse Herder, Lapinkoira, Finnish Lapphund Long, dense, double-coated
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Lapponian Herder

Health

We are rebuilding the health information for each breed from the official breeding programme of Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen (Animal Welfare Flanders). Until then, you can find the mandatory and recommended health tests for this breed in the breeding programmes under the Flemish Breeding Decree (Fokkerijbesluit).

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This breed profile is not a breed sheet within the meaning of the Flemish Breeding Decree (Fokkerijbesluit). The legal rules for breeding this breed are set out in the official breeding programme.

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Questions for the breeder

  • Which health tests have the parent dogs had, and may I see the results?
  • How are the puppies socialised before they go to their new home?

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General guides that help you understand this breed information and choose well.

DNA tests: clear, carrier and affected Responsible breeding Pedigrees and coefficient of inbreeding Socialising puppies Training a puppy Care and nutrition
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