Finnish Lapphund vs Blue Lacy

Compare the Finnish Lapphund to the Blue Lacy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Finnish Lapphunds and Blue Lacies.

Finnish Lapphund vs Blue Lacy
Finnish Lapphund
Blue Lacy
Finnish Lapphund
Blue Lacy
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General Details
Finnish Lapphund
Blue Lacy
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
16-20 Years
Height
16-21 Inches
18-25 Inches
Weight
33-53 Pounds
25-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Finnish Lapphund
Blue Lacy
Origin Country
Finland
United States
Origin Year
-7000 BC
1858 AD
Temperament
Finnish Lapphund
Blue Lacy
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Finnish Lapphund
Blue Lacy
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Finnish Lapphund
Blue Lacy
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Finnish Lapphund
Blue Lacy
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Finnish Lapphund
Blue Lacy
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Finnish Lapphund
Blue Lacy
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Finnish Lapphund
Blue Lacy
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Finnish Lapphund
Blue Lacy
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Finnish Lapphund
Blue Lacy
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
16-20 Years
Health Concerns
Finnish Lapphund
Blue Lacy
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Color-dilution alopecia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Finnish Lapphund
Blue Lacy
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Finnish Lapphund
Blue Lacy
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and White
Brown and White
Blue
Red
Tricolored
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