My name is Kendra and I've trained and raised dogs most of my life. Growing up my family raised three guide dogs and a search and rescue dog. Since then, I've seen and worked with these wonderful animals as therapy, emotional support, and medical dogs.
Prior to the Finnish Lapphunds, I worked with Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Border Collie mixs, and Australian Shepherds. Up until this point I loved my dogs but they weren't a passion.
In 2012 I saw my first Lappy and fell in love with their big huge smiles and intelligent eyes. The next 3 years I researched the breed, made contact with a breeder, drove 9 hours to meet two very sweet lappies, and finally after being on a waiting list brought home my first girl. For me these are my best friends and perfect dogs.
Since owning Lappies my journey has continued. I've traveled the world learning and seeing as many as I can. My goal has always been to preserve the breed. I feel like if I'm to do this I need to see where they come from and learn from long time breeders both in the US and other countries.
This breed is not one that you can leave out in your backyard all day. They thrive being with you and learning new things. Because they are intelligent they learn quickly but have a sence of humor. It is important they have some form of exercise, but have an off switch and are ok cuddling with you on the couch. These dogs need a trifecta of daily exercise, play, and training.
I raise my puppies believing it will be someone's best friend. Thus when I breed I look at temperament, structure, and health. All have been tested for the following health issues.
Degenerative Myleopathy
PRA/PRCD
Pompes' Disease
Multifocal Retinopathy
Hips dyspepsia (PennHip)
CERF eye exam
Prior to the Finnish Lapphunds, I worked with Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Border Collie mixs, and Australian Shepherds. Up until this point I loved my dogs but they weren't a passion.
In 2012 I saw my first Lappy and fell in love with their big huge smiles and intelligent eyes. The next 3 years I researched the breed, made contact with a breeder, drove 9 hours to meet two very sweet lappies, and finally after being on a waiting list brought home my first girl. For me these are my best friends and perfect dogs.
Since owning Lappies my journey has continued. I've traveled the world learning and seeing as many as I can. My goal has always been to preserve the breed. I feel like if I'm to do this I need to see where they come from and learn from long time breeders both in the US and other countries.
This breed is not one that you can leave out in your backyard all day. They thrive being with you and learning new things. Because they are intelligent they learn quickly but have a sence of humor. It is important they have some form of exercise, but have an off switch and are ok cuddling with you on the couch. These dogs need a trifecta of daily exercise, play, and training.
I raise my puppies believing it will be someone's best friend. Thus when I breed I look at temperament, structure, and health. All have been tested for the following health issues.
Degenerative Myleopathy
PRA/PRCD
Pompes' Disease
Multifocal Retinopathy
Hips dyspepsia (PennHip)
CERF eye exam