Finnish Lapphund vs Glen Of Imaal Terrier

Compare the Finnish Lapphund to the Glen Of Imaal Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Finnish Lapphunds and Glen Of Imaal Terriers.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - The Finnish Lapphund is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The Glen Of Imaal Terrier is okay for new owners, but may not be as easy as the Finnish Lapphund.
Children - Both the Finnish Lapphund and Glen Of Imaal Terrier are great with children.
Grooming - Both the Finnish Lapphund and Glen Of Imaal Terrier are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Glen Of Imaal Terrier has the highest tendency to bark between the two.

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Finnish Lapphund vs Glen Of Imaal Terrier

Breed Name	Finnish Lapphund	Glen Of Imaal Terrier
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	12-14 yrs.	13-17 yrs.
Height	16-21 in.	14-16 in.
Weight	33-53 lb	30-35 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	Finland	Ireland
Origin Year	7000 BC	1550 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Below Average
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Good
Personality
	Affectionate Loving Willing To Please	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Stubborn Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	No	No
Indoor	Yes	No
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	Often	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Medium	High-Very High
Exercise Required	Medium	High-Very High
Top Running Speed	22 mph	18 mph
Strength	Medium-High	Very High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Medium	Low
Shedding	High	Low
Dander	Medium-High	Low
Drool Amount	None	Low

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 Name	Finnish Lapphund	Glen Of Imaal Terrier
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	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Average	High
Chasing	High	High
Follow Commands	Very Low	Below Average
Fighting	Average	Below Average
Guarding	Below Average	Below Average
Herding	High	Below Average
Hunting	Average	High
Protection	Below Average	Average
Remove Vermin	Average	High
Sledding	Below Average	Very Low
Watch	High	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Finnish Lapphund	Glen Of Imaal Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-14 yrs.	13-17 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Allergies	No	Yes
Eye Problems	No	Yes
Hip Dysplasia	No	Yes
Hypothyroidism	No	Yes
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	No	Yes
Skin Irritation	No	Yes
Thrombopathia	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Finnish Lapphund	Glen Of Imaal Terrier
Coat
Fur	Yes	No
Hair	No	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Coat Texture
Rough	Yes	Yes
Straight	Yes	No
Wavy	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Long	Yes	No
Medium	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
Brindle	No	Yes
Wheaten	No	Yes