The Finnish Lapphund is a Spitz of medium size, strongly built considering its size, slightly longer than its height, and its coat is long and thick. The breed is intelligent, brave, calm, eager to learn and very faithful. Tendency to shepherd is innate in the breed. It is suitable as a shepherd dog, country house dog and watch dog. Muzzle is shorter than skull, straight and tapers slightly but evenly when viewed both from above and the side.
Nose is preferably black.
Lips are tight. EYES - Are dark. EARS - Are erect, pointed, medium sized, quite far apart, rather broad at their base and very mobile. Is medium long, strong and covered with thick coat. Elbows are on the same level as the lowest edge of the brisket.