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.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Finnish Lapphund is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The Blue Lacy is not recommended for new owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Finnish Lapphund is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - Both the Finnish Lapphund and Blue Lacy are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Blue Lacy has the highest tendency to bark between the two.
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| Breed Name | Finnish Lapphund | Blue Lacy |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 16-20 yrs. |
| Height | 16-21 in. | 18-25 in. |
| Weight | 33-53 lb | 25-50 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Finland | United States |
| Origin Year | 7000 BC | 1858 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 70°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Medium-High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 24 mph |
| Strength | Medium-High | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | High | Medium |
| Dander | Medium-High | Low |
| Drool Amount | None | 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 | Finnish Lapphund | Blue Lacy |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | No |
| Average | No | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Average |
| Chasing | High | High |
| Follow Commands | Very Low | Average |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | Average |
| Herding | High | High |
| Hunting | Average | High |
| Protection | Below Average | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | High | Average |
| Breed Name | Finnish Lapphund | Blue Lacy |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 16-20 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Color Dilution Alopecia | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Finnish Lapphund | Blue Lacy |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Long | Yes | No |
| Short | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & Silver | Yes | No |
| Black & Tan | Yes | No |
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Grizzle | Yes | No |
| Tan & White | Yes | No |
| Wolf Sable | Yes | No |
| Blue | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Tricolored | No | Yes |