Lapponian Herder

Hailing from Finland and originally used to herd and guard reindeer, the Lapponian Herder is a rare breed developed in the mid-1900s. A medium sized dog with a mid-length coat, they are often black with a light mask and undercoat.

A high-energy herding breed, this willful but loyal pet is best for an experienced dog owner with plenty of time and space for the Lapponian Herder to run and play. Eager to please, competitive and fun, this is a vocal dog that thrives with a job to do. They are quick to learn and social, but wary of strangers and protective of their family. This is a breed that requires vigorous exercise daily, so make sure you strap on your running shoes when playing with this energetic buddy!

• Progressive Retinal Atrophy IFT122 Exon 26, Lapponian Herder Variant
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• Progressive Retinal Atrophy, prcd PRCD Exon 1
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• Glycogen Storage Disease Type II, Pompe's Disease, GSD II GAA, Finnish and Swedish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder Variant
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• Canine Multifocal Retinopathy, cmr3 BEST1 Exon 10 Deletion, Finnish and Swedish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder Variant
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