Calm
Faithful
Keen
Courageous
Friendly

Active
Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Inquisitive
Easygoing

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

Rateses are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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.

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

spitz, wolf

American Rat Terrier and Maltese

ACA = American Canine Association Inc.
AKC = American Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
NAPR = North American Purebred Registry, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1900s

1990s

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Red
White
Sable

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Finnish Lapphunds have medium-length coats.

Rateses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Finnish Lapphund can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Ratese can have a litter of 5-7 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

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

While the Ratese breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Patellar Luxation
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Demodectic Mange
Dental Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Complete Physical Examination
Diagnostic Imaging
Electromyography (EMG)
DNA

Finnish Lapphunds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Rateses' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Ratese has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

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

Finnish Lapphunds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Rateses sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

The Ratese is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Hike, Walk

Going for walks, Playing fetch, Fetch

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.

Rateses 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 Ratese, it's at least 10 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 Rateses 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 Ratese has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Finnish Lapphund should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Ratese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
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 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Ratese 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 a Ratese is somewhere $1.10 - $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 a Ratese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Rateses are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

Rateses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Rateses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Rateses are highly friendly around strangers.

Finnish Lapphunds are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Rateses have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Finnish Lapphunds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Rateses are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.