Caring for Your Finnish Lapphund in Their Golden Years Finnish Lapphunds are hardy, loving and active dogs that can live 12–15 years. While they tend to stayactive and youthful well into their senior years, ageing inevitably brings changes that require adjustmentsin care. By knowing what they need as they get older, you can make sure…
Congratulations to the amazing dogs who achieved titles with their owners this year! We have included some pictures of pups with their pretty title ribbons below. Ch Ehana Breakfast at Tiffanys (AI) RN JD SD Varulv Heilung Raidho TKS Armahani Quartz Quincy TKS Ch Caleebra Captain America (AI) SWN Ch Caleebra Diamonds in the Sky…
The 11th Annual Championship Show took place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at KCC Park in Melbourne. With a fantastic entry of 53 dogs in the main classes, the day was filled with activity and excitement. Our esteemed judge, Mrs. Colette Muldoon from Ireland, faced a challenging yet rewarding task, judging an impressive lineup of…
Article by Katherine Vanyai A Herding Haiku I charge in barkingSheep move but I’m still nervousEat poo and sniff butts One Saturday in June, 12 Lappies (and their human servants) descended on a property near Warragul to enjoy a perfect crisp, sunny winter day. The regional scents, green grass and scattered animal droppings were enough…
The date for the Finnish Lapphund Club of Victoria Open Show has been set for 2021. After our 2020 shows were cancelled, we’re very excited to see everyone back in the show ring. We encourage all our wonderful members to consider entering, or coming along on the day! SAVE THE DATE!
On the 1st of February 2021, Lappie breeder and FLCV member Sarina Laurin had a bushfire tear through her property in Western Australia, destroying her home and other buildings. Luckily, Sarina and her family were safe, and they were able to move their dogs and horses out of harm’s way. Although the property was insured, insurance payouts…
It’s been a joke since lockdown began all the way back in March, but now that restrictions are lifting and summer is upon us, we’ve had a few concerned pet parents mention how their beloved lappie has put on a bit of extra weight during quarantine. This can be due to a few reasons. Less walks or doggie activities…
In 2019, we raised just over $2400 and our team raised the 10th highest amount for the Guide Dogs. That was simply amazing! We’d love your support to hit that same target again this year. You can donate to our team (so you don’t have to pick a favourite person) here. If you’ve got a…
During May, the Southern Finnish Lapphund Society (one of two Finnish Lapphund breed clubs in the United Kingdom) held a ‘virtual show’. Entries were open to Finnish Lapphunds from anywhere in the world. So, with the lack of ‘real’ shows, Australians jumped at the chance. The show drew 497 entries, from around 15 countries, and…
To sniff or not to sniff?
We’ve always been told to offer our hand to a dog when meeting them for the first time, so they can smell our scent and “get to know us”. But is it really the right way to meet a dog? Maybe not! A recent viral Facebook post from Eureka Dog Services, a dog training company…
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