The Finnish Lapphund
(Suomenlapinkoira) is believed to be the original native
breed used by the Sami people to hunt reindeer in the
region known as Lapland. The first breed standard was
accepted by the Finnish Kennel Club in 1945 with the
breed known as the Lapponian Shepherd Dog. At this time,
there were two coat types — a short and long coated
dog. By 1967, the long coated dog was given a separate
standard and officially named the Finnish Lapphund or
Suomenlapinkoira and the short-haired breed was named the
Lapponian Herder or Lapinporokoira. Today, in Finland,
the breed is among the 15 most popular breeds with a
steady increase in popularity throughout the 1990s. The
Finnish Lapphund is intelligent, independent,
affectionate, adaptable and always willing to work. He
has natural herding instincts and makes an excellent
watchdog. A fast learner and easily trained, the Lapphund
enjoys having a job to do and does very well in many dog
sports.
Norwegian
Buhund
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The Norwegian
Buhund, also known as the Norsk Buhund and Norwegian
Sheepdog, is a member of the Spitz family known in
Scandinavia even before the days of the Vikings. The
Buhund is a herding dog as well as a guardian of
livestock and home. Like most Spitz breeds, the dog is
squarely built with erect ears and a tail that curls over
the back. The Buhund is a friendly, courageous and
energetic dog that gets along well with people and other
dogs. Easily trained, agile and alert. In addition to
herding, the Buhund is also seen working as a hearing dog
and police dog. Also enjoys such activities as agility
and obedience. Has a black or wheaten coloured coat which
is relatively short but harsh with a soft undercoat.
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Lapphund
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The Finnish Lapphund
(Suomenlapinkoira) is believed to be the original native
breed used by the Sami people to hunt reindeer in the
region known as Lapland. The first breed standard was
accepted by the Finnish Kennel Club in 1945 with the
breed known as the Lapponian Shepherd Dog. At this time,
there were two coat types — a short and long coated
dog. By 1967, the long coated dog was given a separate
standard and officially named the Finnish Lapphund or
Suomenlapinkoira and the short-haired breed was named the
Lapponian Herder or Lapinporokoira. Today, in Finland,
the breed is among the 15 most popular breeds with a
steady increase in popularity throughout the 1990s. The
Finnish Lapphund is intelligent, independent,
affectionate, adaptable and always willing to work. Has
natural herding instincts and makes an excellent
watchdog. A fast learner and easily trained, the Lapphund
enjoys having a job to do and does very well in many dog
sports.
The Swedish
Vallhund, also known as the Västgötaspets, Vikingarnas
Hund or Viking Dog, is native to Sweden and dates back
more than 1000 years to the days of the Vikings. The
breed has long been used in Sweden for their
cattle-herding ability, strength and stamina. Bred to
work as a cattle and sheep herder, herding low to the
ground by rounding up and nipping at the hocks, also an
accomplished ratter and watchdog. Intelligent, alert,
energetic, self-confident, courageous, loyal, and makes
an excellent family companion. The SV is easily trained
as they are eager to please. The breed is known to be
friendly, healthy and hardy.
The Pembroke
Welsh Corgi is believed by some to have been brought to
Wales by Flemish weavers whom Henry I persuaded to come
to England in 1107.
Legend has it that he is
an "enchanted" dog, used by fairies and elves
of Wales to pull coaches, work fairy cattle, and serve as
steed to fairy warriors. This
is an alert, intelligent, working farm dog. A small dog,
foxlike in appearance. It is an affectionate, protective
companion. It's medium length coat can be black and tan,
fawn, red, or sable with or without white markings. The
Corgi is born tailless or in up until recently the tail
was docked. Besides being a great family companion, the
Corgi excels at many activities including: conformation,
obedience, herding, tracking, and agility. This is an
active breed and needs lots of outdoor exercise as befits
a herding dog.
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