LAPPONIAN HERDER (Lapinporokoira)
The Lapponian Herder is a rarity, a precious pearl full of Finnish cultural history. The Reindeer Dog, as it is called by devotees, is like a breath from the past. A dog that reflects Lappish mythology,
shamanism and troll-drums, exotic herbs and smoky light flickering through the branches of the mountain birches. This is what the
Lapponian Herder is about. He also embodies hard work and severe conditions, unselfishness and devotion to his work and trusted ones.
History
The Lapponian Herder is an ancient breed, forced to struggle for existence throughout its history. The first notations on the breed can be found in a 1674 book "Lapponia".The war of Lapland, at the end of the World War II when the Germans were driven out of Finland, burning down Lapland on their way, was disastrous for the Lapponian Herder. Reconstruction of the reindeer herding dog began in 1959, the result being the Lapponian Herder whose standard was
accepted by the Finnish Kennel Club in 1966.Preservation of the breed has been tried on specific reindeer dog "farms" in Lapland, but the recovery depends mostly on the dogs in Southern Finland.The registration numbers of the Lapponian Herder still remain low, but the breed is constantly struggling for existence.
Character
The Lapponian Herder is a working dog by nature; he needs a lot of exercise and action. He is obedient, calm, friendly, energetic and eager to serve. In his work, the Lapponian Herder has a tendency to bark, but barking is never an end in itself. The Herder is a most suitable companion for almost any dog sport. He has to be trained with fairness. The breed is friendly towards children, and its character makes the Lapponian Herder a good companion dog. A dog is harsher than a bitch.
Appearance
The Lapponian Herder is longer than high in body and well angulated. He appears indefatigable in his trot. The most common colour is
black and tan, but bark brown dogs exist. All colours excluding dominant white are allowed.
Health
Belonging to PEVISA (the program against inheritable diseases) which requires examination of the eyes of breeding stock, the Lapponian Herder is a healthy breed. The hip dysplasia examinations have also given good results.
Information supplied by the Lapphund Club Of Finland.
The Lapponian Herder is a rarity, a precious pearl full of Finnish cultural history. The Reindeer Dog, as it is called by devotees, is like a breath from the past. A dog that reflects Lappish mythology,
shamanism and troll-drums, exotic herbs and smoky light flickering through the branches of the mountain birches. This is what the
Lapponian Herder is about. He also embodies hard work and severe conditions, unselfishness and devotion to his work and trusted ones.
History
The Lapponian Herder is an ancient breed, forced to struggle for existence throughout its history. The first notations on the breed can be found in a 1674 book "Lapponia".The war of Lapland, at the end of the World War II when the Germans were driven out of Finland, burning down Lapland on their way, was disastrous for the Lapponian Herder. Reconstruction of the reindeer herding dog began in 1959, the result being the Lapponian Herder whose standard was
accepted by the Finnish Kennel Club in 1966.Preservation of the breed has been tried on specific reindeer dog "farms" in Lapland, but the recovery depends mostly on the dogs in Southern Finland.The registration numbers of the Lapponian Herder still remain low, but the breed is constantly struggling for existence.
Character
The Lapponian Herder is a working dog by nature; he needs a lot of exercise and action. He is obedient, calm, friendly, energetic and eager to serve. In his work, the Lapponian Herder has a tendency to bark, but barking is never an end in itself. The Herder is a most suitable companion for almost any dog sport. He has to be trained with fairness. The breed is friendly towards children, and its character makes the Lapponian Herder a good companion dog. A dog is harsher than a bitch.
Appearance
The Lapponian Herder is longer than high in body and well angulated. He appears indefatigable in his trot. The most common colour is
black and tan, but bark brown dogs exist. All colours excluding dominant white are allowed.
Health
Belonging to PEVISA (the program against inheritable diseases) which requires examination of the eyes of breeding stock, the Lapponian Herder is a healthy breed. The hip dysplasia examinations have also given good results.
Information supplied by the Lapphund Club Of Finland.
