Are Finnish Lapphunds fast?

Yes, Finnish Lapphunds are fast in short bursts, but they can’t maintain a top speed for long, and they aren’t as quick as breeds specifically developed for speed, such as the Greyhound, Saliki, and Whippet. Instead, Finnish Lapphunds were developed to maintain endurance while herding reindeer over long distances. Their short bursts of speed are useful when needing to nimbly and quickly move out of the way of a distressed reindeer or to rapidly move a straying individual back toward the herd.