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Personalised Swedish Lapphund Gifts

We have a huge collection of Personalised Swedish Lapphund Gifts to suit all tastes. Whether you are looking for a comfy bed, a new leash, or a cute bandana, we have some fabulous gifts for your Swedish Lapphund, and lots of fantastic Swedish Lapphund inspired presents for proud owners to choose from too. With everything from treat bags to notepads, we have hand-picked a selection of perfect presents for Swedish Lapphund lovers everywhere.

Introduction

Highly prized in their native land, the Swedish Lapphund is used to herd reindeer, but their sweet temperament and loving, loyal nature has made them a popular family pet and companion in many Scandinavian homes, although they are rarely seen in other countries.

History

The Swedish Lapphund has been a reindeer herding dog kept by nomadic tribes for centuries, but the breed may have origins dating back over a thousand years according to evidence uncovered in skeletal remains. They were originally developed to help farmers herd cows, and as well as helping Sami nomadic people herd reindeer today, they also work as search and rescue dogs for the Swedish army and as therapy dogs in hospitals.

Personality

Kind, intelligent, and affectionate, the Swedish Lapphund forms very strong bonds with its people and will follow them everywhere. A patient and loving temperament makes them especially good with children and older people and their protectiveness also makes them good watchdogs, but they are known to be excessive barkers and they don’t like to be left alone even for short periods of time.

Vitals

Height 45-51 cm at the shoulder for dogs; 45-48 cm for bitches
Weight 19-21 kg
Other names Lapland Spitz, Lappie
Origin Sweden
Coat fluffy, weather-resistant outer coat and dense, curly undercoat
Colour black, brown, or bear (black and brown)
Eye Colour dark brown
Life Expectancy 9 to 15 years
Health Issues The Swedish Lapphund is generally a healthy and robust breed with hereditary conditions that could arise including hip and elbow dysplasia.
Care Tips Lappies are relatively low maintenance in terms of grooming, but plenty of exercise is needed. Grooming: a twice-weekly brush will keep coats in good condition, but daily combing may be needed when shedding. Feeding: two meals per day of high-quality food. Exercise: two hours of exercise each day is the minimum for this breed, and the more time spent outdoors in a secure garden with the freedom to run, play, and interact with its people the better.

 

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