Meet the Rare Dog Breed That's Cute, Loyal, and Surprisingly Underrated
There are many reasons a particular dog breed becomes popular with families, and often it's due to their appearance, temperament, or the skills they're known for.
But sometimes we come across a rare dog breed that has all those much-loved qualities and more, yet we still don't hear much about them. Like in this video, we meet a rare dog breed that's loyal, smart, and loving, but still surprisingly underrated. Come meet the Finnish Lapphund! Take a look at this beauty!
@adventuringbears and they make the best pets! Finnish Lapphunds are not well known in the US, but they should be. not only are they cuties, but they're loyal, active, and make great family dogs #finnishlapphund#rarebreeds
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On April 20, TikTok user Grizz the Finnish Lapphund (@adventuringbears) introduced us to this rare dog breed that has everything that makes dogs cute. He's fluffy with his thick tricolored coat and friendly, as we can see in the smile on his face and that happy tongue. He's also a true charmer. This pup doesn't have to do much in this clip for everyone to fall madly in love and feel his kind temperament through the screen.
As the video's caption says and the video itself states, this breed is unique and not one we see too often. And if you've ever met one, "They make the best pets," his mom explains.
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In the comments, people fell in love with Grizzly Bear so quickly, and they only had sweet things to say about him and the Finnish Lapphund.
One person wrote, "Neighbors have one... He barks at everything and anyone. I've named him Barkley."
Another shared, "My sister has one, and he is currently one of the biggest ones here in Finland."
Someone else added, "I think here in Finland, it's not so rare."
Other comments include, "One of my dream dogs," "Grew up with one, they are the best," "Looks like Grimm," and "Not so rare here in Finland."
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What To Know About the Finnish Lapphund's Temperament, Care Needs, and History
Grizzly Bear, the Finnish Lapphund, is such a cutie, and he's definitely a dog breed we don't hear about too often. But when you look at their temperament along with how adorable they are, you'll come to understand that these are such fun pets to add to the family.
According to the American Kennel Club, Finnish Lapphunds are described as being "alert, agile, and friendly," and since they're part of the herding group, they're not afraid to put in some hard work.
The experts at the club explain that the Finnish Lapphund is a "remarkably empathetic breed" and is considered "among the friendliest of dogs" after they learn that you're not something they're supposed to herd. They enjoy being around the people they love and other pets, too. These pups are "friendly and submissive companions," but they're afraid of strangers and have a big startle reflex, which is important to know. The club says they "crave companionship," and when they don't have that, they can get really unhappy and lose their spark.
Since Grizzly Bear has the cutest, friendliest smile in this clip and on social media, we're sure he's doing great work promoting more families to adopt this unique breed.
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This story was originally published May 4, 2026 at 10:20 AM.