The Finnish Lapponian Dog originated in the 17th century and belongs to the herding dog, medium-sized dog, livestock and guard dog, long-haired type, woolly type, reindeer dog, and guard dog.
This dog has a gentle temperament, agile movement, and is very intelligent, obedient, and affectionate to its owner. Due to the instinct of herding reindeer, newly born puppies may have a habit of biting their owner's ankles and hands, but there is no need to worry too much as it can be easily corrected later. This dog likes to bark, but does not appear aggressive.
Nowadays, Lapponian dogs generally include both Swedish Lapponian Dogs and Finnish Lapponian Dogs. The Finnish Lapponian Dog also has a variant called Lapinborokoira. However, most of the Finnish Lapponian Dogs still retain the characteristics of reindeer dogs.
The Finnish Lapponian Dog was originally bred by the Sámi people who live in the northernmost part of Europe, and it is named after them as the Lapponian Dog. It inhabits a wide range of areas, spanning across the northern parts of Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
For almost a hundred years in the past, people in Scandinavia and northern Russia regarded the Finnish Lapponian Dog as a reindeer herder and guard dog. The breed standard for this dog was not established until 1945 by the Finnish Kennel Club, and at that time, the Finnish Lapponian Dog and the Lapponian Herder were considered the same breed. It was not until 1966 that the Lapponian Herder officially obtained its name, distinguishing it from the Finnish Lapponian Dog. Of course, both breeds are primarily used for herding, so if the translation of Finnish Lapponian Dog into Chinese is Finnish Lapland Hunting Dog, and the Lapponian Herder is translated as Finnish Reindeer Dog, it is still not accurate enough. Calling the Finnish Lapponian Dog the "Finnish Lapponian Dog" is obviously more precise. This is because "Finnish" means "of Finland" and "Lapp" refers to the region north of the Arctic Circle in Finland, while "hund" means "dog" in German.
The breed was introduced to the United States in 1987 and has recently gained recognition from the American Kennel Club and the Rare Breed Club.
The Finnish Lapponian Dog has a gentle temperament, strong body, agile movement, and is very intelligent. It likes to bark but does not show aggression. It is very suitable as a watchdog and guard dog. If kept in the city, because it has a relatively large need for exercise, it is best for the owner to have their own yard.
Interdigital inflammation
Symptoms: The dog licks the toes frequently, the interdigital area becomes red and moist, and severe cases may cause lameness.
Preparation: Iodine, erythromycin ointment, Elizabethan collar
Method of use: Wear an Elizabethan collar, remove the hair on the feet, wash with soapy water or wipe with iodine, and after the inflamed area is dry, apply erythromycin ointment between the toes, once a day, repeat for a week.
Ear mites
Symptoms: The dog scratches the ears, shakes the head, the dog's ears have a strong sour smell, accompanied by increased tear stains, hair loss in the ears, dark brown secretion and earwax.
Preparation: Ear flushing solution, ear cleansing solution
Method of use: Clean the hair inside the dog's ears, pour ear flushing solution or Vic ear flushing into the ear canal, gently massage the ear root for 30 seconds, wait for the dog to shake out the ear flushing solution, use a cotton ball to wipe away the secretions and gently clean the auricle and ear canal.
Skin disease
Symptoms: The dog feels itchy, the skin becomes red and itchy, the dog scratches randomly, the fur becomes dark and rough, there are more dandruff, and even large areas of hair loss.
Preparation: Saline solution, topical ointment or skin spray, vitamin B
Method of use: Put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to prevent scratching and licking, trim the problem skin and surrounding fur, then rinse with saline solution to sterilize, and then apply ointment or use spray, with antibiotics and vitamin B.
It needs continuous and planned training from an early age, as if the owner spoils the Finnish Lapponian Dog in its early years. Then, over time, it will not obey the owner's commands. Once the Finnish Lapponian Dog no longer sees the owner as the authority figure, it becomes difficult to manage in terms of future training and daily life.
The Finnish Lapponian Dog is very food-oriented, so its diet needs to be carefully controlled by the owner to prevent it from stealing food. When feeding the Finnish Lapponian Dog, the owner generally only needs to feed it until it is 80% full. Feeding too much can cause the dog to vomit due to indigestion.
The Finnish Lapponian Dog is a very active dog with a lot of energy. Therefore, it is best for the owner to arrange two outdoor activity sessions for it every day because the Finnish Lapponian Dog is afraid of heat. So the owner should not choose to take the Finnish Lapponian Dog out at noon but preferably in the morning or evening.
1. Can't bathe frequently
When bathing a dog, of course it cannot be too frequent. Bathing a dog depends on the dog's hygiene. In hot weather, it can be bathed one or two more times, while in winter, it can be reduced by one or two times. But in general, it should not exceed 5 times. Otherwise, it will damage its fur and skin!
2. Regular grooming
Dogs shed almost every day, especially in spring and autumn when they shed more seasonally. To make the fur grow well, regular grooming is an important step. Pet owners can use pet-specific combs to help dogs remove naturally shed hair and prevent tangling. Grooming once in the morning and evening for about five minutes each time is enough.
3. Sunbathe
Sunbathing is beneficial for the growth of a dog's fur. In addition to making the fur more shiny, letting the dog sunbathe can also help sterilize. While sunbathing, pet owners can let the dog exercise a bit, which can improve the dog's physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier fur.
4. Deworming
Poor fur condition is actually closely related to parasites. Parasites absorb a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body, depriving them of nutrition, so deworming is essential. It is recommended to do internal and external deworming at the same time. Deworming medication can cause great harm to the dog's stomach and intestines, so it is advisable to feed probiotics together to relieve gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Pay attention to diet
In order to have a beautiful coat, dogs must have a good nutritional foundation and pay attention to daily diet. On the one hand, feed the dog with nutritious and healthy dog food, choose a dog food that is suitable for the dog and has sufficient nutrition to meet the dog's needs. On the other hand, feed the dog with a moderate amount of lean meat, cooked egg yolks, and vegetable oil, etc.
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