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

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.
  • 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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Bearded Collie vs Finnish Lapphund
Breed NameBearded CollieFinnish Lapphund
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicNoNo
Lifespan12-14 yrs.12-14 yrs.
Height20-22 in.16-21 in.
Weight40-60 lb33-53 lb
IntelligenceHighHigh
History
Origin CountryUK (Scotland)Finland
Origin Year1500 AD7000 BC
Temperament
Overall FriendlinessVery GoodVery Good
Family FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Kid FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Pet FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Stranger FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Personality
  • Affectionate
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Loving
  • Willing To Please
  • Affectionate
  • Loving
  • Willing To Please
Living Environment
ApartmentNoNo
IndoorNoYes
Small YardNoNo
Medium YardYesNo
Large YardYesYes
Temperature Tolerance ¹40°F to 75°F30°F to 70°F
Barks/HowlsOftenOften
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelHighMedium
Exercise RequiredHighMedium
Top Running Speed22 mph22 mph
StrengthMediumMedium-High
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceHighMedium
SheddingMediumHigh
DanderLow-MediumMedium-High
Drool AmountNone-LowNone

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.
Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed NameBearded CollieFinnish Lapphund
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaNoNo
Family/PackYesYes
IndependentNoNo
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyNoYes
AverageNoNo
Focused & PatientYesNo
Breed Instincts
AggressionBelow AverageBelow Average
Burrow/DiggingBelow AverageAverage
ChasingAverageHigh
Follow CommandsHighVery Low
FightingBelow AverageAverage
GuardingAverageBelow Average
HerdingHighHigh
HuntingBelow AverageAverage
ProtectionHighBelow Average
Remove VerminBelow AverageAverage
SleddingVery LowBelow Average
WatchHighHigh
Health Comparison
Breed NameBearded CollieFinnish Lapphund
Lifespan
Lifespan12-14 yrs.12-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Addison's DiseaseYesNo
AllergiesYesNo
ArthritisYesNo
CancerYesNo
Eye DiseasesYesNo
Hip DysplasiaYesNo
HypothyroidismYesNo
Appearance Comparison
Breed NameBearded CollieFinnish Lapphund
Coat
HairYesNo
FurNoYes
Coat Type
Double CoatYesYes
Coat Texture
SilkyYesNo
StraightYesYes
RoughNoYes
Coat Length(s)
LongYesYes
Coat Color(s)
Black & WhiteYesYes
Blue & WhiteYesNo
Brown & WhiteYesNo
Fawn & WhiteYesNo
Black & SilverNoYes
Black & TanNoYes
GrizzleNoYes
Tan & WhiteNoYes
Wolf SableNoYes