Swedish Lapphund
Svensk Lapphund, Schwedischer Lapphund, Ruotsinlapinkoira, Chien Suédois de Laponie
A spitz-type herding breed from Sweden, traditionally used by the Sámi people to herd and guard reindeer. It has a dense double coat, pointed ears, and a friendly, intelligent, and energetic temperament, excelling in herding, outdoor work, and as a loyal family companion.
FCI Group
Spitz and Primitive Types
AKC Group
Foundation Stock Service
TKC Group
Pastoral
Country of Origin
SE
Swedish Lapphund
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Eye Conditions and Blindness
Skeletal and Muscular
Test Relevances
Glycogen Storage Disease Type II (GSD II)
Some Relevance
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-prcd)
Some Relevance
Canine Multifocal Retinopathy 3 (cmr3)
No Evidence
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
Degenerative Myelopathy
No Evidence
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