Bearded Collie vs Finnish Lapphund
Compare the Bearded Collie to the Finnish Lapphund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Finnish Lapphunds.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Bearded Collie and Finnish Lapphund are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Bearded Collie and Finnish Lapphund are great with children.
- Grooming - The Finnish Lapphund is easy to groom while the Bearded Collie has moderate grooming needs.
- Barking - Both the Bearded Collie and Finnish Lapphund are above average barkers.
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| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Finnish Lapphund |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
| Height | 20-22 in. | 16-21 in. |
| Weight | 40-60 lb | 33-53 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | UK (Scotland) | Finland |
| Origin Year | 1500 AD | 7000 BC |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | No | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | No |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 75°F | 30°F to 70°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium |
| Exercise Required | High | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 22 mph |
| Strength | Medium | Medium-High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High | Medium |
| Shedding | Medium | High |
| Dander | Low-Medium | Medium-High |
| Drool Amount | None-Low | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Finnish Lapphund |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | High |
| Follow Commands | High | Very Low |
| Fighting | Below Average | Average |
| Guarding | Average | Below Average |
| Herding | High | High |
| Hunting | Below Average | Average |
| Protection | High | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Finnish Lapphund |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Addison's Disease | Yes | No |
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Arthritis | Yes | No |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Eye Diseases | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Finnish Lapphund |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Long | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & White | Yes | Yes |
| Blue & White | Yes | No |
| Brown & White | Yes | No |
| Fawn & White | Yes | No |
| Black & Silver | No | Yes |
| Black & Tan | No | Yes |
| Grizzle | No | Yes |
| Tan & White | No | Yes |
| Wolf Sable | No | Yes |