Finnish Lapphund vs Sheltie
Compare the Finnish Lapphund to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Finnish Lapphunds and Shelties.
Finnish Lapphund
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
16-21 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
33-53 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Finnish Lapphund
Sheltie
Origin Country
Finland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-7000 BC
1909 AD
Finnish Lapphund
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Finnish Lapphund
Sheltie
Finnish Lapphund
Sheltie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Finnish Lapphund
Sheltie
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Finnish Lapphund
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High to Very High
Shedding
High
High to Very High
Dander
Medium to High
Medium
Drool
None
None
Finnish Lapphund
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Finnish Lapphund
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Finnish Lapphund
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Finnish Lapphund
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Finnish Lapphund
Sheltie
Finnish Lapphund
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Finnish Lapphund
Sheltie
