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Lapponian Herder
For almost centuries now, the people inhibiting the areas f Finland, Norway and Sweden as well have found interest in reindeer hunting and reindeer herding. This is one of the most important Sami culture.
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The Lapponian herder ( Lapinporokoira or Lapp Reindeer dog) is a breed of dog from Finland, one of three Lapphund breeds developed from a type of dog used by the Sami people for herding and guarding their reindeer. Contents ...
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Lapponian herderReferences ^ a b c d e f g h i Jackson, Toni (2003). Finnish Lapphund: Special rare breed edition. USA: Kennel Club Books. ISBN 1-5937-8374-4.
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Years later, in the 1960s, the snowmobile became very popular with the herdsmen, and nearly spelled the doom of the Lapponian Herder.
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The original Lapphunds, or Lapponian Herders, were first brought to Finland in the 1930s. They were later bred with the Karelian Bear Dog, and later the Finnish Kennel Club decided to separate the breeds.
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It was the Finnish Kennel Association that set the standard for what they called the Lapponian herder. It was in 1960 that the two kennel associations merged, and the breeds were assessed once again.
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Other Names: Lapland Reindeer Dog, Lapponian Herder, Lapponian
Height: (Approx.) 17-22 In.
Group: Herding ...
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It is described by the Lapps as a galloping dog and works alongside the Lapponian Herder, a trotting dog. Between them the two breeds are said to work the herds ideally, their styles perfectly complementing each other.
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 See also: Finnish Lapphund, Standard, Lapinporokoira, Spitz, Karelian Bear Dog
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