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Lapponian Herder
Lapponian Herder
Alternative names
Lapinporokoira
Reindeer dog
Reindeer dog
Country of origin
Finland
Classification and breed standards
The Lapponian herder is a rare breed of dog, closely related to the Finnish Lapphund, but with shorter coat. It is also known as the Lapinporokoira (Reindeer dog) in its native Finland.
History
The breed received its pedigree in Finland in 1966.1]
References
References:
- ^ *Jackson, Toni (2003). Finnish Lapphund: Special rare breed edition. USA: Kennel Club Books. ISBN 1-5937-374-4.
See also:
- Finnish Lapphund
- Finnish Spitz