Related breedBoxer1880 to 1904 · GermanyLapponian Shepherd at a glance
- Origin
- Finland
- Appeared
- 1900 to 1960 (uncertain)
- Family
- Nordic Spitz
- Type
- Herding dog
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- Not recorded
- Recognised by
- No major club
- Status
- Extinct
The name. Finnish Lapinpaimenkoira, "Lapland shepherd dog", though it actually came from southern Finland.
Same familyBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United KingdomFamily and relatives
Descends from
Same family: Nordic Spitz
Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, Icelandic Sheepdog, Norwegian Buhund, Norwegian Elkhound, Norwegian Lundehund
Same time, same continent
Airedale Terrier, Basset Hound, Boxer, Brittany, Bull Terrier, Bullmastiff
Same eraDobermann1880 to 1900 · GermanyPlace in time
The Lapponian Shepherd appears 1900 to 1960 (uncertain), in the Victorian Breed Boom, when 94 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Lapponian Shepherd is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.




