Historical Mentions of the Finnish Lapphund in the AKC Gazette
Take a look below for a list of historical mentions of the Finnish Lapphund through history in the AKC Gazette!
1975
Check out this issue of the AKC Gazette from 1975! Can you find the brief mention of the Finnish Lapphund?
1988
Nordic Breeds Around the World
“These Lapphunds are large, rather long-coated spitz-type dogs, looking much like their cousin, the sturdy Samoyed, but have solid black or brown jackets. Although rarely used today for the shrinking number of reindeer, they too have adapted well to being friends and companions.”
2008
The Finnish Lapphund is approved to complete in AKC herding events!
The Finnish Lapphund deemed eligible to compete in the Miscellaneous Class, effective 7/1/2009!
2010
Finnish Lapphund is mentioned as a Finnish Cousin of the Finnish Spitz!
2011
Finnish Lapphund was mentioned as a competitor in the 2011 Agility Nationals along other FSS Breeds!
2012
Dog Writers Association of America honors Chet Jezierski’s Finnish Lapphund cover art for the July 2011 GAZETTE - Best Illustration or Painting category.
Brief mention of the Finnish Lapphund in the Icelandic Sheep Dog breed article!
2014
Brief mention of the Finnish Lapphund in the Tibetan Mastiff breed article!
AKC Gazette - January 2014
