This Arctic spitz breed once herded reindeer, maybe even for Santa!
Height: 17.5 to 20.5 inches at shoulder Weight: 33 to 53 pounds Coat: long and profuse Life span: 12 to 15 years Breed Group: Herding Dogs
Believe it or not, this hard-working dog earned his keep herding reindeer in his native Lapland, in the far north of Finland. Friendly and gentle, the Finnish Lapphund retains a strong herding instinct.
