Differences and Similarities between the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund.

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Cockapoo versus Finnish Lapphund

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Cockapoo Versus Finnish Lapphund: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Cockapoo and for the Finnish Lapphund. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Cockapoo or the Finnish Lapphund

Cockapoo versus Finnish Lapphund

Cockapoo versus Finnish Lapphund: Overview

A very important difference between the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Cockapoo is a small-sized dog while the Finnish Lapphund is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Cockapoo belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offsprings of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds..

On the other hand, the Finnish Lapphund belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

Cockapoo versus Finnish Lapphund: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Cockapoo to the Finnish Lapphund based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Factor Cockapoo Finnish Lapphund
Does NOT Shed 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 12 to 15 years
General Health 2/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 4/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 5/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 5/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Height From under 10 to over 15 inches tall at the should 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight From under 6 to over 19 pounds 33 to 53 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1980 No Data
Price Range $1500 – $2400 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
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    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Cockapoo in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Finnish Lapphund. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for a Cockapoo is 94 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Finnish Lapphund is 84 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Cockapoo is a better pet than the Finnish Lapphund. So, you should get the Cockapoo!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Similarities Between the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund

    The Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund are most similar:

  • Both the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund are very easy to train.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Cockapoo versus Finnish Lapphund

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund.

    Cockapoos weigh From under 6 to over 19 pounds when fully grown. Cockapoos are From under 10 to over 15 inches tall at the should when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Finnish Lapphunds weigh 33 to 53 pounds when fully grown. Finnish Lapphunds are 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Do Cockapoos shed more than Finnish Lapphunds?

    Cockapoos do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Finnish Lapphunds shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Cockapoo or the Finnish Lapphund

    Cockapoos do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Finnish Lapphunds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Do Cockapoos Bark and Howl? What about Finnish Lapphunds?

    Cockapoos are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Finnish Lapphunds bark and howl, but not very much.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Cockapoo versus Finnish Lapphund

    Cockapoos can be left alone only for a short time.

    Finnish Lapphunds do not like to be left alone.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Cockapoo or the Finnish Lapphund?

    Cockapoos are moderately easy to groom.

    Finnish Lapphunds are very easy to groom.

    Does the Cockapoo Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Finnish Lapphund?

    Cockapoos have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Finnish Lapphunds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Wanderlust Potential: Cockapoo vs. Finnish Lapphund

    Cockapoos have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Finnish Lapphunds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Is the Cockapoo Better for Apartment Owners than the Finnish Lapphund?

    Cockapoos adapt very well to apartment living.

    Finnish Lapphunds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Can Cockapoos Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Finnish Lapphunds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Cockapoos can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Finnish Lapphunds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Can Cockapoos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Finnish Lapphunds Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Cockapoos can tolerate hot weather.

    Finnish Lapphunds cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    How Kid-friendly are Cockapoos and Finnish Lapphunds?

    Cockapoos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Finnish Lapphunds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Cockapoo Easier to Train than the Finnish Lapphund?

    Cockapoos are very easy to train.

    Finnish Lapphunds are very easy to train.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Cockapoo or the Finnish Lapphund?

    Cockapoos are very good for new dog owners.

    Finnish Lapphunds are very good for new dog owners.

    Are Cockapoos good family dogs? What about Finnish Lapphunds?

    Cockapoos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Finnish Lapphunds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cockapoo or the Finnish Lapphund?

    Cockapoos get along very well with other dogs.

    Finnish Lapphunds get along very well with other dogs.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cockapoo

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Cockapoo that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Cockapoo:

  • Cavapoo (81 percent match with Cockapoo). Here is our comparison of the Finnish Lapphund vs Cavapoo.
  • Havanese (78 percent match with Cockapoo). Here is our comparison of the Finnish Lapphund vs Havanese.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Finnish Lapphund

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Finnish Lapphund that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Finnish Lapphund:

  • American Eskimo Dog (79 percent match with Finnish Lapphund). Here is our comparison of the Cockapoo vs American Eskimo Dog.
  • Bearded Collie (80 percent match with Finnish Lapphund). Here is our comparison of the Cockapoo vs Bearded Collie.
  • English Cocker Spaniel (79 percent match with Finnish Lapphund). Here is our comparison of the Cockapoo vs English Cocker Spaniel.
  • Jack Russell Terrier (80 percent match with Finnish Lapphund). Here is our comparison of the Cockapoo vs Jack Russell Terrier.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Cockapoo and how the Finnish Lapphund compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Cockapoo and of the Finnish Lapphund to other breeds:

    Cockapoo Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Finnish Lapphund Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: Cockapoo versus Finnish Lapphund. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Cockapoo and the Finnish Lapphund better suits you and your family.