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LAPINPOROKOIRA (LAPPONIAN HERDER)
Herding Dog Group
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HISTORY
The Lapponian Herder originated in Finland, where for hundreds of years the Lapps have used dogs of this sort for herding reindeer. Once grouped together as a breed with the Finnish Lapphund, the Lapponian Herder was separated into its own breed in 1966.
The Lapponian Herder was recognized by the United Kennel Club July 1, 2006.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
A medium-sized, spitz-like breed, clearly longer than tall, with strong but not heavy bone and musculature, and a coat that withstands the arctic climate. The sex of the dog should be readily apparent by visual examination.
CHARACTERISTICS
Docile, calm, friendly, energetic and willing to work, the Lapponian Herder barks freely when working.
HEAD
Typical spitz type head, with the muzzle shorter than the skull and a sloping stop.
SKULL - Slightly convex, with a marked frontal furrow and the superciliary ridges clearly defined.
MUZZLE - Tapers evenly from the eyes to the nose. The nasal bridge is straight and the lips are tight.
TEETH - The Lapponian Herder has a complete set of evenly spaced, white teeth meeting in a scissors bite.
Disqualification: Overshot or undershot bite.
NOSE - Preferably black but may harmonize with the color of the coat in dogs that are other than black.
EYES - Set rather well apart, oval in shape and dark in color, harmonizing with coat color. Expression is keen and lively, and in females, devoted.
EARS - Set well apart, broad at the base, tapering to the tips and carried erect. The inside of the ears is furnished with thick hair.
Disqualification: Dropped ears.
NECK
Strong, medium length, blending smoothly into the shoulders.
FOREQUARTERS
Muscular and well angulated.
FORELEGS - Straight and parallel when viewed from the front. The elbows are close to the body, and the carpus is sinewy and flexible. The pasterns are slightly oblique, allowing for flexible movement. Leg length from elbow to ground is half the height at the withers.
BODY
Longer than tall by 10 percent. The withers are marked, and the chest is deep and spacious, but not broad. The ribs are well sprung. The back is strong and muscular, the loin short and strong, and the croup is rather long and slightly sloping. The underline is gently tucked up.
HINDQUARTERS
Well angulated, with rather long and broad thighs and strong muscles.
HIND LEGS - Straight and parallel when viewed from behind. Marked angulation at the stifle and the hock, which is well let down. Rear pasterns are short and vertical.
FEET
Oval, with well-arched toes and thick pads, and a heavy covering of hair, including on the bottom.
TAIL
Medium in length, set low, and profusely coated. In repose, the tail hangs down. In movement, it is carried in a loose curl, but may not be raised over the back. The tail action may be circular.
COAT
Double, with the outer coat fairly long, straight, harsh and erect. The undercoat is fine and dense. The hair is often more profuse on the neck, chest and back of the thighs.
COLOR
Black, gray or dark brown, with lighter shadings. White markings on the neck, chest and legs are permitted. The undercoat is black, grayish or brownish.
HEIGHT AND WEIGHT
Ideal height for males is 20 inches, for females it is 18 inches. There is an allowable tolerance of 1 inch over or under the ideal.
GAIT
Free, flexible and effortless, giving the appearance of being tireless. At faster speed there is a tendency to single track.
DISQUALIFICATIONS
Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. Viciousness or extreme shyness. Albinism. Overshot or undershot bite. Dropped ears.
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