How long does a Swedish Lapphund live?

The listed lifespan for a Swedish Lapphund is 12–14 years.

How tall is a Swedish Lapphund?

The listed height for a Swedish Lapphund is 16–20 in.

Is a Swedish Lapphund good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Swedish Lapphund is 3 out of 5.

What is the energy level of a Swedish Lapphund?

The AKC energy score for a Swedish Lapphund is 4 out of 5.

Foundation Stock Service

Swedish Lapphund

Swedish Lapphund is a medium dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 30–45 lb, height is 16–20 in, and the listed lifespan is 12–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Intelligent, Playful, Lively.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Swedish Lapphund dog — Photo: Ljhumbix at en.wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight30–45 lb

SizeMedium

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

16–20 in

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13 years is about the same as the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 37.5 lb is about 3.4 lb heavier than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is Sweden. The coat is described as double, long. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.4 points above the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

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