A Detailed Comparison of the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle.

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Finnish Lapphund versus Goldendoodle

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Finnish Lapphund Versus Goldendoodle: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle? 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 Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle 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 Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle 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 Finnish Lapphund and for the Goldendoodle. 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 Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle.

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

Finnish Lapphund versus Goldendoodle

Finnish Lapphund versus Goldendoodle: Overview

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

Furthermore, 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.

On the other hand, the Goldendoodle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offsprings of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds..

Finnish Lapphund versus Goldendoodle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Finnish Lapphund to the Goldendoodle 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 Finnish Lapphund Goldendoodle
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 15 years
Height 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder 20 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
Weight 33 to 53 pounds 50 to 90 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 4/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
Easy To Train 5/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 12.5 years
Price Range No Data $1500 – $2500
Average Price No Data $2170
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
    		•  No Data

    *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 Finnish Lapphund 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 Goldendoodle. 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 Finnish Lapphund is 84 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Goldendoodle is 90 out of 125.

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

    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 Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle

    Below is a list of where the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle are most different:

  • Finnish Lapphunds adapt well to apartment living. However, Goldendoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Finnish Lapphunds are prone to nip and chew at things. However, Goldendoodles are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Finnish Lapphunds have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets. However, Goldendoodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.

    • The Similarities Between the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle

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

  • Both the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle 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 Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle are very easy to train.
  • Both the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle are very playful.

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

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

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

    On the other hand, Goldendoodles weigh 50 to 90 pounds when fully grown. Goldendoodles are 20 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Which one drools more, the Finnish Lapphund or the Goldendoodle

    Finnish Lapphunds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Goldendoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Finnish Lapphund versus Goldendoodle

    Finnish Lapphunds do not like to be left alone.

    Goldendoodles can be left alone only for a short time.

    Can Finnish Lapphunds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Goldendoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Goldendoodles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Do Finnish Lapphunds shed more than Goldendoodles?

    Finnish Lapphunds shed moderately.

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

    Do Finnish Lapphunds Bark and Howl? What about Goldendoodles?

    Finnish Lapphunds bark and howl, but not very much.

    Goldendoodles bark and howl, but not very much.

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

    Finnish Lapphunds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Goldendoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Finnish Lapphunds are very good for new dog owners.

    Goldendoodles are very good for new dog owners.

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

    Finnish Lapphunds are very easy to groom.

    Goldendoodles are very easy to groom.

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

    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.

    Goldendoodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Wanderlust Potential: Finnish Lapphund vs. Goldendoodle

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

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

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

    Finnish Lapphunds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Goldendoodles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Are Finnish Lapphunds good family dogs? What about Goldendoodles?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Finnish Lapphunds and Goldendoodles?

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

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

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

    Finnish Lapphunds get along very well with other dogs.

    Goldendoodles get along very well with other dogs.

    Is the Finnish Lapphund Easier to Train than the Goldendoodle?

    Finnish Lapphunds are very easy to train.

    Goldendoodles are very easy to train.

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Goldendoodle

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Goldendoodle 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 Goldendoodle:

  • Labradoodle (78 percent match with Goldendoodle). Here is our comparison of the Finnish Lapphund vs Labradoodle.
  • French Spaniel (77 percent match with Goldendoodle). Here is our comparison of the Finnish Lapphund vs French Spaniel.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Finnish Lapphund Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Finnish Lapphund versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Finnish Lapphund versus Whoodle     Finnish Lapphund versus Carolina Dog     Finnish Lapphund versus Samoyed     Finnish Lapphund versus Dalmatian     Finnish Lapphund versus Valley Bulldog     Finnish Lapphund versus Yorkipoo     Finnish Lapphund versus Carolina Dog     Finnish Lapphund versus Whippet     Finnish Lapphund versus Leonberger     

    Goldendoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Goldendoodle versus Samoyed     Goldendoodle versus Bearded Collie     Goldendoodle versus Mal Shi     Goldendoodle versus Italian Greyhound     Goldendoodle versus Shiba Inu     Goldendoodle versus German Pinscher     Goldendoodle versus Maltese     Goldendoodle versus Keeshond     Goldendoodle versus Treeing Walker Coonhound     Goldendoodle versus Hovawart     

    Conclusion: Finnish Lapphund versus Goldendoodle. 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 Finnish Lapphund and the Goldendoodle better suits you and your family.