Finnish Lopar Laika, or as it is also called – Finnish Lapphund, refers to the Arctic Spitz-shaped cattle breeds. These dogs have a magnificent fur coat, good disposition and good health. Finnish lapphounds make great companions and pets for the family, they are unpretentious in care and can adapt to various conditions.
Content
- 1. The origin of the breed
- 2. The nature of the Lopar husky
- 3. Description of the breed Finnish Lapphund
- 3.1. Wool and colors of Finnish Lapphounds
- 4. Training Finnish Lapphund
- 5. Care and health
- 6. Breed diseases
- 7. How and what to feed a pet?
- 8. Features of the content
- 9. Photofin Lapphund
- 10. Video of the Ofinsky Lapphund
- 11. Acquisition of a Finnish Lapphund puppy
Origin of breed
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The history of the Finnish Lopar huskies breed goes back centuries. Scientists believe that they are the oldest dogs, living in the vast northern expanses. Finnish Lapphounds popular in countries like Finland, Sweden, Norway, Karelia. 
Once these dogs were used for transportation of goods, security dwellings and pastures. In the 17th century, the population of northern countries was massively was engaged in reindeer husbandry, and huskies helped them in driving and grazing these animals. Dogs also successfully drove herds to fenced plots. But then talk about targeted breeding is not It was.
Professional activity in relation to this breed started only in the 20th century, and in 45 the first pedigree appeared standard. At the international level, Finnish Lapphounds are recognized in 55th year, and the registration of the official standard occurred in 75th
The nature of the Lopar husky
Almost all the time, Lopar huskies lived side by side with a man, adapting to his needs and performing a variety of work. This greatly influenced the nature of the dogs. Thoroughbred representatives – calm, loyal and faithfully serve their family.
Lapphund recommend families with children, such a pet Get along well with both kids and older kids. Besides, there will be no problems if the like gets into the house where there are already home animals – the dog will not conflict and will find a common language with them. The exception is males, who can start a fight with themselves like.
Another nuance is that the Lapphounds have a well-developed hunting instinct, therefore, during the walk, the dog can rush past beast. But with those who live with him in the same house, he is friendly.
Dogs of this breed are suspicious of strangers. Despite that the pet may and will not joyfully wag its tail, meeting newcomers, and is able to raise enough noise, aggressive behavior is not characteristic of him.
The character of these huskies can be described in three words: they are very brave, cheerful and friendly. Such a dog is not against new dating, he shows interest in strangers. But the lapphund socialization is required as they can be hectic and timid in the presence of strangers.
Finnish like has a loud, sonorous bark, excellent hearing and instinct, which allows her to be a good watchman. She can warn guests long before they enter the door. But the guard will not come out of such pets, for this they do not have enough anger and caution against strangers.
Description of the breed Finnish Lapphund
The group of related breeds includes three species: 2 lapphounds – from Finland and Sweden, and the Lapland Walhund. Dogs of all these breeds males are different from females. Bitches are more meek, flexible, they have a soft look and disposition, as well as an elegant physique. The weight of the Finnish Lapphund varies from 25 to 30 kg, male growth is 46-52 cm, female – 40-46 cm.
Representatives of the breed are mobile, alert, observant and are curious. They behave with restraint, obey their master, have good intuition and are able to take independently solutions.
The standard describes the following description of representatives of this breeds:
- The head has a wedge shape, proportional, not weighted, with a wide, slightly convex forehead. From the frontal region to a dividing strip runs through the nose, which is easy to find, the transition to the face is harmonious, without sharp lines.
- Zygomatic and superciliary arches distinct, nasal bridge smooth narrowing to the nose. The facial muscles are dry, development. Jaws strong, with dry, not thick, tight adjacent lips.
- The dog has a complete set of large teeth with the correct, scissor bite. The nose is small, mobile, more often all painted black, but other shades are allowed if they are in harmony with the main color of the coat, the nostrils are open.
- Eyes are oval, expressive. Color not indicated in the standard, but saturated are considered preferred, brown tones, a clarified iris is allowed.
- Auricles are triangular, with pointed ends, medium size, but because of the rich coat they may seem quite small. The ears are very sensitive to sounds, almost instantly turning to the source.
- The body of the dogs is square format, although due to fluffy wool, it is somewhat distorted. Withers and neck wide, back medium length, goes into a short, strong lower back. Back straight, flat, croup has a bevel, has developed muscles. The sternum is oval, somewhat elongated, deep. Inguinal line tightened up.
- The limbs are long, even, muscular. The front ones have inclined shoulder blades, strong shoulders, sheer the wrists and wrists, are located evenly and parallel to each other. The back is pronounced skeleton, they are stronger than the front. If a look behind, then they are located in parallel. Middle hips lengths wide with dry muscles.
- Large brushes, oval in shape, with convex, durable pads collected in a tight lump. The presence of dewclaws is not considered a vice, but it is desirable that they be absent.
- Medium tail, closer to tip it is bent, covered with a plentiful, long coat. Delivered just above the line of the spinal column. Rested Dog carries the tail freely, during work it rises above the back, but Don’t fall on her.
Wool and colors of Finnish Lapphounds
Almost all dogs living in the harsh northern regions, have abundant wool with a dense undercoat, and lapphounds do not an exception. Such a “fur coat” allowed animals to stay on street and do not freeze. The rest of the hair is coarse, harsh, but the undercoat is tender, soft. On the limbs and tail there are tows from long hair, and the neck and chest are covered with a luxurious collar and mane.
Most working breeds do not have strict coat color requirements. presented, the same can be said about Lopar likes. IN the standard only spells out what texture it should have, but colors can be very diverse. The main requirement is to the color of the coat should be one shade that dominates others. It can be combined with any tones, therefore, there are practically no identical lapphounds.
Finnish Lapphund Training
Perseverance – this is what is required from the owners of the Lapphund, wanting to educate your fourth friend. Representatives of the breed very smart, patient and excellent at training. But a stone stumbling block may become their independence and ability to independent decision making.
So that the dog does not ponder the solutions, but implicitly obeyed, the master should become for him a leader, a leader. But it’s important exclude rude treatment of the dog and prevent injustice.
Often owners mistakenly think that smart and quick-witted the dog does not need socialization and training. Usually animals not educated but not deprived of high intelligence cause a lot of trouble due to stubbornness and disobedience.
There are several rules that are best followed. To them The following applies:
- classes should be carried out regularly, sequentially;
- Pet must be respected, avoiding rudeness and cruelty;
- training should begin with short, but diverse classes – if the lapphund loses interest, achieve positive The results will be very difficult.
Representatives of this breed are very smart and hardy, they successfully used in canistherapy (treatment and rehabilitation with using specially trained dogs) in search and rescue events, sports. Lapphund show excellent results in flyball, offense, agility.
When buying a puppy of this breed, you should consider – husky need intense physical exertion, and provide they need a pet every day. The dog can, without getting tired, for a long time to run, and no weather conditions will become for this an obstacle. At home, more than one century, northern dogs are clever overcome snow drifts, walked through the snowstorms and slept on the snow.
Care and Health
As already noted, the main task of the owner of the Finnish Lapphund is providing the pet with the necessary load. it not the option when the pet is content with short-term walks around the house. The minimum duration of one walk 40-50 minutes, and it should include jogging and outdoor games.
In the rest, the unpretentiousness of dogs of this breed is noted. Them dense, dense wool practically does not get tangled, does not go astray warlocks and has natural protection against pollution. But look after behind the coat of a pet you still need to. 
The owner is advised to purchase a special brush suitable for long hair. If the pet is in the apartment, then the combing procedure will have to be carried out every 1-2 days, street the dog is enough to comb out a couple of times a week.
During seasonal molting, you should help your pet quickly get rid of dead hair, for this it is carefully treated with a brush. In addition, the procedure provides the dog with a beautiful, well-groomed appearance. Lapphund water treatments can be performed every 2-3 months, this is enough for the dog to be clean.
It should also be regularly inspected and cleaned of contaminants and surplus sulfur pet ears. The eyes deserve attention, their periodically washed with boiled water or chamomile broth.
In a dog living on the street, the claws grind on their own, or they are trimmed 1-2 times a month. Pet living in the apartment, their cut once a week. Teeth also need care, they are cleaned once a 5-7 days.
In addition, the inhabitants of the northern expanses are not good for the heat. and southern climate. If the climatic conditions are not too suitable the dog, then it should provide shelter from sunlight and take out early in the morning and in the evening, when the heat subsides.
Breed diseases
Lapphundas have excellent health, but the owner should make sure that the pet does not develop urolithiasis disease. It’s enough for the dog to get the necessary vitamin and mineral supplements, and also drank as much water as he needs.
In addition to this, there are a number of diseases that are more common than others diagnosed in representatives of this breed:
- diseases of the visual organ;
- dysplasia of large joints – hip, elbow.
How and how to feed a pet?
The main aspect of feeding Finnish Lapphund is to provide it a full diet, he should receive the necessary amount proteins, fats, carbohydrates and mineral components. Often dogs of this breed are kept outdoors, so they need more nutritious, high-calorie food than their apartment brothers, especially in winter. 
Fats of animal origin are added to food it is recommended that they sprinkle porridge. Also this component is excellent It is combined with vegetables. Cereals are boiled in small water amount of milk or broth.
Porridge, vegetables, dairy products and other should not exceed one third of the total amount of food. It is recommended to exclude from the menu bean dogs and potatoes. The remaining 70% of the diet should be from meat, fish, offal.
If the owner decides to feed the pet with dry diets, then this there must be a quality product suitable for animals of this breed and premium and super premium. At ready-made feed is not recommended to feed your pet vitamin-mineral complexes, as feeds already contain daily rate of all nutrients.
An adult pet is best served several times a day, dividing it into small portions. You need to do this for at least half an hour to walk, as the animal needs a rest.
Content Features
Ideal conditions for Finnish Lapphund – private house with spacious house territory. This will enable the dog lead an active lifestyle, run as much as he wants.
Laika can, and even preferably, be kept on the street. And me any cold is terrible, and the pet can even sleep in the snow. And here the heat is not for them, in such a climate the animal will often suffer. If a person decides to have a puppy of this breed for an apartment, then walk with him often and for a long time.
Photofin Lapphund 
Offin Lapphund Video
Acquisition of a Finnish Lapphund puppy
The breed is quite widespread in Finland and in nearby countries, but in Russia is still rare. Therefore with acquiring a puppy may cause problems – you have to spend time to search for an experienced breeder or nursery involved breeding Finnish lapphounds.
Puppies are not often offered for sale in ads Lopar huskies, and at a rather high price. And if the seller does not provide documents – pedigree and other, that is, risk to get a representative of another breed of huskies or even crossbreed.
Finnish Lapphund puppies have to pay on average 45000-60000 rubles. But in this case a thoroughbred will get into the house a pet that does not have health problems and good genetics. Kid from titled parents with relevant data the highest show class, can cost even more.
Finnish Lopar Laika – a distinctive breed inherited from ancestors a lot of positive qualities. First of all, it’s working the dog is strong, hardy and very active, with such a pet you don’t have to get bored. In addition, Finnish Lapphounds are obtained excellent family dogs, loyal, faithful and obedient companions.
