Finnish Lapphund versus Labradoodle. Final Verdict on Which is a Better Pet.

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Finnish Lapphund versus Labradoodle

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Finnish Lapphund Versus Labradoodle: Introduction

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

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

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 Labradoodle

Finnish Lapphund versus Labradoodle

Finnish Lapphund versus Labradoodle: Overview

A very important difference between the Finnish Lapphund and the Labradoodle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Finnish Lapphund is a medium-sized dog while the Labradoodle 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 Labradoodle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offsprings of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds..

Finnish Lapphund versus Labradoodle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Finnish Lapphund to the Labradoodle 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 Labradoodle
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 12 to 14 years
Height 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 4/5
Weight 33 to 53 pounds 50 to 65 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 4/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
Easy To Train 5/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.0 years
Price Range No Data $1000 – $2000
Average Price No Data $1640
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 Labradoodle. 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 Labradoodle is 94 out of 125.

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

    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 Labradoodle 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 Labradoodle

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

  • Finnish Lapphunds are prone to nip and chew at things. However, Labradoodles are not prone to nip and chew at things.

    • The Similarities Between the Finnish Lapphund and the Labradoodle

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

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

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

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

    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, Labradoodles weigh 50 to 65 pounds when fully grown. Labradoodles are 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Which one drools more, the Finnish Lapphund or the Labradoodle

    Finnish Lapphunds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Labradoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Finnish Lapphund versus Labradoodle

    Finnish Lapphunds do not like to be left alone.

    Labradoodles can be left alone for some time without problems.

    Can Finnish Lapphunds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Labradoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Labradoodles can tolerate hot weather.

    Do Finnish Lapphunds shed more than Labradoodles?

    Finnish Lapphunds shed moderately.

    Labradoodles shed moderately.

    Do Finnish Lapphunds Bark and Howl? What about Labradoodles?

    Finnish Lapphunds bark and howl, but not very much.

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

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

    Finnish Lapphunds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Labradoodles adapt moderately well to apartment living.

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

    Finnish Lapphunds are very good for new dog owners.

    Labradoodles are very good for new dog owners.

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

    Finnish Lapphunds are very easy to groom.

    Labradoodles are very easy to groom.

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

    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.

    Labradoodles 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. Labradoodle

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

    Labradoodles 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 Labradoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Finnish Lapphunds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Labradoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Are Finnish Lapphunds good family dogs? What about Labradoodles?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Finnish Lapphunds and Labradoodles?

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

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

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

    Finnish Lapphunds get along very well with other dogs.

    Labradoodles get along very well with other dogs.

    Is the Finnish Lapphund Easier to Train than the Labradoodle?

    Finnish Lapphunds are very easy to train.

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Labradoodle

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

  • Goldendoodle (78 percent match with Labradoodle). Here is our comparison of the Finnish Lapphund vs Goldendoodle.
  • Goldador (85 percent match with Labradoodle). Here is our comparison of the Finnish Lapphund vs Goldador.
  • French Spaniel (78 percent match with Labradoodle). 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 Labradoodle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Finnish Lapphund and of the Labradoodle to other breeds:

    Finnish Lapphund Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Labradoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Labradoodle versus Bracco Italiano     Labradoodle versus Pomeranian     Labradoodle versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever     Labradoodle versus Chinook     Labradoodle versus Pomeranian     Labradoodle versus American Pit Bull Terrier     Labradoodle versus Border Collie     Labradoodle versus Norwich Terrier     Labradoodle versus Dalmatian     Labradoodle versus Swedish Vallhund     

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