Finnish Lapphund has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Australian Terrier has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

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

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

Calm
Faithful
Keen
Courageous
Friendly

Alert
Courageous
Loyal
Intelligent
Companionable
Outright
Tempered
Spirited

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

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

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.

Australian Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

spitz, wolf

Terriers, Tasmanian Dog

1900s

1800s

Herding (AKC:2011)
Northern Breeds (UKC)

Terrier (AKC:1960 & UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Red
White
Sable

Red
Blue
Cream

Straight

Wiry

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

Australian Terriers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

None

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Blood Test
X-Rays

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

Australian Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

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

Australian Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

Australian Terrier dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Hike, Walk

Chasing, Walks, Lounging

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.

Australian Terriers 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.

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.

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

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.

In general most Australian Terriers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Finnish Lapphunds have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Australian Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Australian Terrier feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Finnish Lapphund is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of an Australian Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Finnish Lapphund is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Australian Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

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

Australian Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Australian Terriers are adaptable and resilient, making them ideal for those seeking a less sensitive pet.

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

Australian Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Finnish Lapphunds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Australian Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Australian Terriers are not cat friendly.

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

Australian Terriers are not dog-friendly.

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

Australian Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.