Finnish Lapphund puppies expected late September by Sarakkas Helbmo Mikko (Hunddata) out of NHAT Cantavia Polkkakarkki (KoiraNet). The waitlist is long, so no enquiries please - thank you for understanding.
This should be a low-risk breeding in terms of the most common hereditary diseases of the breed, although I may have missed something as the sire's side of the pedigree mostly consists of dogs bred outside of Finland. There are a couple of risks that need highlighting though: firstly, Poca has a minor spine defect as her S1 and S2 vertebrae are not fused but instead there is a small gap between them. There is no sacral x-ray available on the sire. Secondly, there are some dogs further back in the pedigree that are considered cataract carriers, as well as one affected dog (paternal granddam of the sire). Despite this slightly elevated risk, the breeding adheres to the breeding guidelines of the Lapphund Club of Finland regarding cataracts.
Mikko is seven years old and has sired two litters previously. Friendly, easy-going and calm, he lives in a pack of two other Lappies and four cats. Mikko's breed type is lovely, and his pedigree contains some lines that are getting rare in Finland. Health screening results:
Eyes clear Aug '23
Hip score A/A (Swedish Kennel Club EBV 105)
Elbow score 0/0 (Swedish Kennel Club EBV 102)
prcd-PRA Normal/Carrier
Photo by Petra Palukka
This is three-year-old Poca's first litter. As for temperament, she comes with an on/off button: when nothing is happening, Poca is relaxed and downright unnoticeable, but when she is working (for example, herding or training search and rescue), she always gives her 100% and never gives up. Quick to learn and eager to please, she gets along well with other dogs and people alike. Poca has proven versatile when it comes to canine disciplines. For example, she is halfway through her SAR dog training, and is an excellent reindeer and sheep herder. What is more, Poca has been temperament tested with a score of 155 points/gun-sure. Shown in conformation only a handful of times, she has some nice critiques and placements to her credit. Health screening results:
