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Finnish Lapphund

Female, adult

Bristow, VA

Color
Black - with White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Adopting a Finnish Lapphund

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Finnish Lapphund - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt a Finnish Lapphund at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost to adopt a Finnish Lapphund is typically $50 to $300, which covers the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. Most rescue and shelter adoption fees include a basic exam, parasite treatment and preventatives, spay/neuter, and microchipping. 

In contrast, buying Finnish Lapphunds from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost $1,000 to $2,500, while imported puppies can cost up to $5,000.

The easiest way to adopt a Finnish Lapphund is through a rescue that specializes in this breed and other Spitz-type dogs. While they are popular across Nordic countries, Finnish Lapphunds are much less common in North America, so you may need to spend some time browsing various rescues. A great place to start looking for this less common breed is with a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Finnish Lapphunds in your area.

Finnish Lapphund fun facts

Fun Facts:

The Finnish Lapphund was originally used to herd reindeer! Later, they were used to herd sheep and cattle, and later still, used mainly as companions.

Finnish Lapphunds are one of the most popular dog breeds in Finland, but quite rare outside of their native country.

DNA evidence confirms that the Finnish Lapphund is the descendant of a female wolf mating with a male dog over 3,000 years ago.

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Finnish Lapphund Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Finnish Lapphund types to temperament and health issues to popular Finnish Lapphund mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.