Lapponian Herder — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Lapponian Herder — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Lapponian Herder originates in Finland and is used as a reindeer herding dog.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI classifies it in Group 5 (Spitz and primitive types), Section 3 (Nordic Watchdogs and herding spitzes).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The ideal height at the withers is 51 cm for males and 46 cm for females, with a tolerance of +/-3 cm.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat colour is black in different shades, sometimes greyish or dark brown, with lighter markings.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The described temperament is docile, calm and friendly.

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The tail is of medium length, set low and covered with profuse hair; it hangs in repose and is carried in line with the topline or slightly curved in movement, never raised above the back.