Finnish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky
Compare Finnish Lapphunds to Siberian Huskies. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Finnish Lapphund
Siberian Husky
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-21 Inches
20-23 Inches
Weight
33-53 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Finnish Lapphund
Siberian Husky
Origin Country
Finland
Russia
Origin Year
-7000 BC
900 AD
Finnish Lapphund
Siberian Husky
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Finnish Lapphund
Siberian Husky
Finnish Lapphund
Siberian Husky
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
-70-65 °F
Barks/Howls
Finnish Lapphund
Siberian Husky
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Very High
Finnish Lapphund
Siberian Husky
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
High
Medium to High
Dander
Medium to High
Medium
Drool
None
None
Finnish Lapphund
Siberian Husky
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Finnish Lapphund
Siberian Husky
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Finnish Lapphund
Siberian Husky
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Finnish Lapphund
Siberian Husky
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Finnish Lapphund
Siberian Husky
Finnish Lapphund
Siberian Husky
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Finnish Lapphund
Siberian Husky
