Pawformance Dogs

We are very lucky to share our lives with three very different breeds. Although they were all bred to work, their unique genetics mean that all three are very different in terms of their personality, drive and working style. While we are ANKC registered breeders of the Finnish Lapphund, we believe in giving rescue dogs a second chance to find the perfect forever home, so our dogs of other breeds have come to us from pounds and other rescue organisations.

The Finnish Lapphund

There are very few breeds who can classify themselves as both "old" and "new" but the Finnish Lapphund is one of them. Bred by the nomadic Sami people of Lapland which encompasses the northern parts of Sweden, Finland, Norway and the Kola Peninsula of Russia, the Lappish dogs (ancestors of the Finnish Lapphund) have been used as guard dogs and reindeer herders for centuries.
Lappies are one of the most gorgeous breeds you will ever come across. Even though they are Fluffy and feisty, they will melt your heart from the second you meet them while they may look like fluffy teddy bears, they are a working breed and have all. Pawformance is home to four Finnish Lapphunds. 

Learn More About Our Breeds​

FINNISH LAPPHUND
​Lappies or "Suomenlapinkoira" are strong, hardy working dogs from the harsh northern region of Finland, known as Lapland.
AUSTRALIAN KELPIE
An iconic Australian breed, Kelpies are the ultimate farm dog, well known for their endurance and intelligence
SIBERIAN HUSKY
Originally bred by the Chukchi people from North-Eastern Siberia, Sibes are an agile breed with a mind of their own.