Swedish Lapphund — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Swedish Lapphund — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Under FCI it is a Group 5 breed (the Spitz and primitive types), placed in Section 3, Nordic Watchdogs and Herders, and kept today mostly as an all-round companion, with no working trial.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* A typical Spitz of slightly under medium size with a proud head carriage and a rectangular, slightly long body.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Ideal height at the withers is 48 cm for males and 43 cm for females, with an allowance of ±3 cm.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a profuse double coat that stands straight out from the body, with a dense finely frizzy undercoat and a neck ruff; it is weather resistant.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Colour is usually solid black with typical bear-brown bronzing; white on the chest, feet and tail tip is allowed.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Temperament is lively, alert, kind and affectionate; the dog is receptive, attentive and willing to work, and is versatile enough for obedience, agility, herding and tracking.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying faults are aggression or extreme shyness, physical or behavioural abnormality, and an untypical dog.