The Finnish Reindeer Dog is also known as: Lapland Reindeer Dog, Laponian Shepherd Dog, Lapis Pokoa. This dog is a plush dog that has both the elasticity of a plush dog in harsh climate conditions and the shepherding ability of a shepherd dog. . Since the 20th century, German Shepherds have been used to improve the breed's herding skills. Before the advent of electric sleds, indigenous people used this dog specifically to herd reindeer. Due to the increase in fuel prices, their use for this purpose has been revived. A well-organized breeding program in Finland ensures the continued working ability of this strong, confident breed.

1. Introduction to Finnish Reindeer Dog

The Finnish Reindeer Dog originated in the 17th century. For hundreds of years, the Finnish Reindeer Dog has been protecting the reindeer raised by the Sami people from bears and wolves. During World War II, the dog nearly became extinct. Later, it was re-bred after mating with Finnish Lapphund, German Shepherd and other dog breeds. The breed standard for this dog was established in 1966. This dog has a quiet personality and is loyal to its owner, making it an excellent guard dog. Because the reindeer is originally guided by barking, it may bark more and more when it accumulates stress. Not suitable for city life, can adapt to cold climates, is easy to train, and requires a lot of physical training. Strong and confident, loves work, smart and agile, and wary of strangers.

2. Characteristics of Finnish Reindeer Dogs

Size: Finnish Elkhound is 48-56cm tall and weighs 27-30kg. It is a medium-sized fluffy dog.

Coat: The coat of the Finnish Reindeer Dog is long, straight, dense and easy to care for. The coat colors include long black hair, black and tan long hair, and black and white long hair.

Body shape: erect pointed ears, straight nose, black muzzle, short, thick, straight and thick, medium-length outer coat, thick tail, medium length, very strong front legs with powerful muscles.

Personality: Finnish Elkhounds are very friendly and loyal, can get along well with people, and are wary of strangers.

3. Is the Finnish Reindeer Dog easy to raise?

Saliva level: 1 star

The Finnish Elkhound has a very low degree of drooling, so the odor is very low. It will not drool everywhere and will not stain the furniture in the home. It is easier to raise.

Urban adaptability: 4 stars

This dog has a strong ability to adapt to the environment. Even in a noisy city with complex terrain, it can still adapt quickly, so owners can raise it with peace of mind.

Heat/cold resistance: 4 stars

The coat of the Finnish Elkhound is long and dense, which can effectively resist the cold and can easily face the heat. The masters willDon’t worry about your dog getting sick when the seasons change.

Body odor level: 1 star

Finnish Elkhounds are very clean and have very light odor, basically no odor; even if they don’t bathe often, there will be no odor. But owners should also wash their dogs’ coat regularly.

Amount of exercise: 3 stars

This dog requires a moderate amount of exercise. When the owner is free, he can often take the dog out for walks and walks. If the owner is too busy and has no time, then feel free to let the dog do some exercises on his own.