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The First 48 Hours – What to Expect When Bringing Your Finnish Lapphund Puppy Home
So, the big day has arrived and you're bringing home your Finnish Lapphund puppy! This is such an exciting time, but it can also feel a...
Danielle Giacovani
Apr 34 min read
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First Finnish Lapphund to Attain the Dam of Merit Title
First Finnish Lapphund to Attain the Dam of Merit Title
Danielle Giacovani
Mar 272 min read
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Smart Ways to Save on Pet Ownership Costs 🐾
Owning a pet is one of life's greatest joys, but let's be real, it can also be expensive! The good news? You don’t have to break the bank...
Danielle Giacovani
Mar 203 min read
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The Heart and Soul of Orical - Asta
Happy 13th Birthday to our heart and soul ❤️ Baby Asta at just 2 weeks old, it feels like yesterday. Some dogs leave an imprint on our...
Danielle Giacovani
Mar 114 min read
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🐾 10 Reasons Why Finnish Lapphund's Are the Best Dogs Ever🐶
If you’ve ever met a Finnish Lapphund , you already know they’re something special. These fluffy, intelligent, and lovable dogs have...
Danielle Giacovani
Mar 72 min read
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Celebrating Excellence in Breeding (Again!)
We are beyond thrilled to announce that Orical Finnish Lapphunds has been awarded Best Conformation Breeder of the Year in the...
Danielle Giacovani
Mar 62 min read
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Lightening the Load: A Guide to Healthy Weights in Finnish Lapphunds
When Lappies lived alongside the Indigenous people of Lapland, their diet was incredibly sparse. Surviving in the Arctic was (and still...
Lauren Mills
Feb 274 min read
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The Finnish Kennel Club: Statistics for 2024
As a Finnish Lapphund breeder in Australia, I always keep a keen eye on statistics both here and in Finland. Understanding these trends...
Lauren Mills
Feb 213 min read
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SprintDog: A Thrilling Sport for Speedy Pups🏎️💨
SprintDog is an exciting and fast-paced dog sport that’s been making waves across Australia! This high-energy event combines speed,...
Danielle Giacovani
Feb 214 min read
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Valentine's Day in Finland: A Celebration of Friendship❤️
Valentine’s Day, known as Ystävänpäivä in Finland, is a unique and heartwarming celebration that differs from the romantic traditions...
Danielle Giacovani
Feb 142 min read
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The Orical Worming Protocol
Introduction As a breeder with a demonstrated history of quality health practises for our dogs, I am often asked by fellow breeders to...
Lauren Mills
Jan 210 min read
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Supreme Champion- Primrose
We are incredibly proud to announce that Primrose has officially earned her Grand Championship title 👏 and, in addition, has qualified...
Lauren Mills
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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Setting the Standard: Excellence at Orical Kennels
At Orical, we believe that excellence isn’t just something to strive for—it’s a responsibility we carry every day as stewards of our...
Lauren Mills
Nov 22, 20242 min read
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Ch Orical Safiiri
Congratulations to our newest Orical Champion, Miss Sapphire! A mere five weeks ago, at the age of 9 months of age, Sapphire made her...
Lauren Mills
Nov 12, 20242 min read
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Congratulations Mav!
Sending our congratulations to Maverick and his dedicated owners Chris and Brienne who have been enjoying some wonderful show successes...
Lauren Mills
Nov 11, 20241 min read
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FLCV Specialty2024
This past Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, Orical Kennels was represented at the Finnish Lapphund Club Victoria's (FLCV) Annual Breed...
Lauren Mills
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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Congratulations Tahvo
Tahvo has achieved his Australian Championship title!
Katrina Long
Oct 20, 20242 min read
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ARNE: A Rocky Start
Arne was born on the 30th of July 2022, two years ago today! His mother is Elsa ‘Orical Written In The Stars (AI)’, or, Queen Elsa as she...
Danielle Giacovani
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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🔥DOUBLE TROUBLE: Daisy and Kodak new champions🔥
Kodak and Daisy achieved their final points for their Australian Championship titles today- they are Orical's 7th and 8th Australian...
Danielle Giacovani
Jul 29, 20241 min read
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✨SAFFY SPARKLES NOW A CHAMPION✨
Saffron can now be known as Australian Champion Orical Saffron Milkcap🍄 From the moment she was born we knew this was going to be one...
Danielle Giacovani
Jul 4, 20241 min read
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Embrace the Adventure: Join the 'Working Pack Dog' Hike with Your Lappies!🌲
Every year, we look forward to the 'Working Pack Dog' hike with our Lappies. This isn't just any hike—it's a 16km journey where each...
Danielle Giacovani
Jun 8, 20243 min read
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✨AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION ORICAL ASTERIA✨
Possum finishes her title in style! Where to begin... Miss Possum is a special girl thats for sure. From her impressive list of tricks...
Danielle Giacovani
Jun 1, 20243 min read
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Emily and Alma - A Force To Be Reckoned With
Alma- Lappie sports superstar
Danielle Giacovani
May 17, 20242 min read
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Foraging, a Favourite Finnish Past time
Exploring Finnish foraging traditions here in Australia
Lauren Mills
May 4, 20245 min read
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