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Lapponian Herder
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Finland
- Height
- 46 cm
Known also as the Lapp Reindeer Dog or Lapsk Vallhund, the Lapponian Herder is a dog breed from Finland. It is one of three Lapphund breeds that arose from a dog type the Sami used to herd and guard reindeer. Its recorded height is 46.
What this breed was developed to do
The Lapponian Herder is a dog breed from Finland. It comes from a type of dog the Sami used for herding and guarding reindeer.
Names and origin
The breed is also known as the Lapp Reindeer Dog or Lapsk Vallhund. It is one of three Lapphund breeds. See more dog breeds from Finland.
What stands out
Its history gives it a clear working purpose: reindeer herding and guarding. The breed has a Finnish origin and belongs to the Lapphund group.
Points to keep in mind
The available description centers on the breed's Finnish origin and reindeer work. Its recorded height is 46.
Cost
No purchase price is provided here.
Who may want another breed
Readers seeking a breed with a documented Finnish origin and Sami reindeer-work history may find a useful match here. For a wider search, see dog breeds.
Verdict
Choose the Lapponian Herder if its Finnish roots and reindeer-working background are central to what you want in a dog. Its three recorded names can help when you compare breed information. The facts here establish its origin, role, group, and height, but they do not describe other ownership considerations.
What stands out
- Finnish origin is clearly recorded.
- Developed for reindeer herding and guarding.
- Part of the three-breed Lapphund group.
- Recognized by three recorded names.
Worth knowing
- Its documented role is tied to reindeer work.
- The breed is identified under several different names.
- The listed height is given as 46.
- The facts describe origin and purpose rather than broader traits.
Suits
- Readers seeking a Finnish dog with reindeer-working roots
- People comparing Lapphund breeds
Think twice if
- You need breed information beyond the documented origin, role, names, and height.
In short
The Lapponian Herder is a Finnish dog with a specific cultural and working history. It comes from a type the Sami used to herd and guard reindeer, placing it among the three Lapphund breeds. Its alternate names can help you identify the same breed across references. The recorded height is 46. Consider this breed when its origin and historic purpose match your search.
Questions
Where does the Lapponian Herder come from?
The breed comes from Finland.
What was the Lapponian Herder bred to do?
Its underlying dog type was used by the Sami to herd and guard reindeer.
What other names does it have?
The breed is also called the Lapp Reindeer Dog and Lapsk Vallhund.
How tall is the Lapponian Herder?
Its recorded height is 46.
Is it a Lapphund breed?
Yes. It is one of three Lapphund breeds.
What species is the Lapponian Herder?
It is a dog breed.
More dog breeds from Finland
Finnish Lapphund Finland Height 44 cm Photo: Sandy · Public domain 
Photo credits6 photographs on this page
- Lapponian Herder — Patrik Fors · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Finnish Hound — Arto Alanenpää · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Finnish Lapphund — Sandy · Public domain · file page
- Finnish Spitz — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Karelian Bear Dog — Fraczek.marcin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Karelo-Finnish Laika — Павел Трофимов · CC BY 2.5 · file page
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