Is the Swedish Lapphund a good breed for inexperienced dog owners to own?

Answer 1

This breed is very intelligent; many owners notice that the breed seems to be thinking through a situation before it acts. The Swedish Lapphund needs plenty of mental stimulation as well as an enormous amount of physical activity. It will do best in an active family. Life in a small house or apartment will be difficult without the owner's making a special effort to provide adequate daily exercise outdoors. Brisk daily walks are recommended for the Swedish Lapphund. This breed can make an excellent jogging partner. The Swedish Lapphund is generally cheerful, active, and possesses self-assurance and some independence, while at the same time being extremely affectionate with its owners.The Swedish Lapphund bonds very closely with its human pack, and needs adequate playtime and attention or it can develop behavioral problems such as excessive licking, chewing or separation anxiety when left alone. This Spitz-type dog is considered by many dog trainers to be one of the easiest of the breeds to train, given its high intelligence, cheerful disposition and innate eagerness to please. Therefore, this breed would be suitable for inexperienced dog owners.