While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Poodles are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Finnish Lapphund is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Faithful
Intelligent
Alert
Instinctual
Trainable

Calm
Faithful
Keen
Courageous
Friendly

Poodles shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Finnish Lapphunds shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Poodles make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Choose a Finnish Lapphund if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Water Dog, Barbet

spitz, wolf

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

ACA = American Canine Association Inc.
AKC = American Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
NAPR = North American Purebred Registry, Inc.

Ancient Times

1900s

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Sable
White
Silver
Blue
Fawn
Cream
Red
Black
Gray
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
White
Sable

Poodles have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Finnish Lapphunds have medium-length coats.

Curly

Straight

While the Poodle breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Finnish Lapphunds are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Sebaceous Adenitis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Entropion
Cushing's Disease
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Eye
Blood Test
Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Poodles' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Finnish Lapphunds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Poodle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Finnish Lapphund has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Poodles require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Finnish Lapphunds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Poodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Finnish Lapphunds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

The Poodle is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Finnish Lapphund dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Poodle dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

While Finnish Lapphund dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Walk, Walking, Bike ride, Hiking, Laser Chasing, Car ride, People watching, Find it, Petting, Nap, Sitting, Run, Play, Jumping, Eating Snacks, Treats, Running, Sniffing, Jump, Wrestling, Playdate, Toys, Tug-of-war, Dog Parks, Companionship, Fetch, Sprinting, Rolling in mud, Belly rubs, Investigating

Hike, Walk

Poodles are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Finnish Lapphunds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Poodle, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Finnish Lapphund, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Poodles usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Finnish Lapphunds usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Ideally, Poodle should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Finnish Lapphund should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 60-70 pound (27 - 32 kg) Poodle feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 33-52 pound (15 - 24 kg) Finnish Lapphund feed 2.7 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

Poodle is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Finnish Lapphund has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Poodles make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Finnish Lapphunds can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Poodles are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Finnish Lapphunds are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Poodles are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Finnish Lapphunds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Poodles are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Finnish Lapphunds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.