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Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund Comparison - Dog breed selector: Little Blue Dog or Lapinporokoira or Lundehund? Find the right dog for you

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Name Australian Shepherd Lapponian Herder Norwegian Lundehund
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Finland flagFinland Norway flagNorway
Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Working Dogs Guard Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund breeds.
Little Blue Dog
Aussie
Lapinporokoira
Reindeer Herder
Lapland Reindeer Dog
Lundehund
Norwegian Puffin Dog
Norsk Lundehund
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which breed is the largest?
Large Medium Small
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg) 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or Lapponian Herder or Norwegian Lundehund? Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund height comparison:
Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm) Male: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm), Female: 17–19 inches (43–49 cm) 12-15.5 inches (31-39 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm) Male: 20 inch (51 cm), Female: 19 inch (48.5 cm) 12-15.5 inches (35 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $600-$800 $400-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, Australian Shepherd or Lapponian Herder or Norwegian Lundehund?
Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Average: The Lapponian Herder is a commonly available dog breed.
Frequent: The Norwegian Lundehund is easier than average to get.

Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which breed ranks highest?
Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: Lapponian Herder is an excellent dog breed.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which is easiest to train?
Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Lapponian Herder dogs are quite easy to train.
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Norwegian Lundehund dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which breed is most alert?
Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Lapponian Herder dogs are good watchdogs.
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Norwegian Lundehund dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which breed is most protective?
Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Lapponian Herder dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Norwegian Lundehund dogs are average defenders.
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Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund? Compare temperaments.
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
Energetic
Friendly
Docile
Calm
Vocal
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Loyal
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Norwegian Lundehund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund?
Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Lapponian Herder dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average: Norwegian Lundehund dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund social needs comparison:
Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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Lapponian Herder dogs are a social breed.
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Norwegian Lundehund dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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The wanderlust potential of the Lapponian Herder is strong enough to escape from home.
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Norwegian Lundehund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Lapponian Herder dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Norwegian Lundehund dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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A lot: Lapponian Herder is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Norwegian Lundehund rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which breed is most playful?
The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The Lapponian Herder is a highly playful breed.
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The Norwegian Lundehund is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Shepherd indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Lapponian Herder breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Norwegian Lundehund breed.

Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which breed is most flexible?
Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Lapponian Herder dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Norwegian Lundehund dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Australian Shepherd or Lapponian Herder or Norwegian Lundehund?
Australian Shepherd dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Lapponian Herder dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Norwegian Lundehund dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Lapponian Herder has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Norwegian Lundehund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which uses mouth most during play?
Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Lapponian Herder dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Norwegian Lundehund dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Lapponian Herder bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Norwegian Lundehund bite force: Weak.

Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Lapponian Herder: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Norwegian Lundehund: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Lapponian Herder can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Norwegian Lundehund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which has fewer health issues?
The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
The Norwegian Lundehund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Lapponian Herder should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Norwegian Lundehund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Deafness
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Distichiasis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Detached Retina
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
No data available Lundehund Syndrome

Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which breed is most active?
Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Lapponian Herder dogs are high-energy dogs.
Norwegian Lundehund dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Shepherd or Lapponian Herder or Norwegian Lundehund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Lapponian Herder dogs need a lot of exercises.
Norwegian Lundehund dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Shepherd or Lapponian Herder or Norwegian Lundehund?
Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Lapponian Herder dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Lapponian Herder's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Norwegian Lundehund has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which needs most food?
1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.

Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. What colors are available?
Black
Red
Blue
Merle
Black
Gray
Brown
Black
Gray
White
Brown
Yellow
Reddish
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Lapponian Herder doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Norwegian Lundehund requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which drools least?
The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Lapponian Herder is an average drooler.
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The Norwegian Lundehund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Lapponian Herder has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Norwegian Lundehund has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Feathered Fluffy
Straight
Double
Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Australian Shepherd or Lapponian Herder or Norwegian Lundehund? Australian Shepherd or Lapponian Herder or {name3 shedding:
Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Lapponian Herder dogs shed moderately.
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Norwegian Lundehund dogs shed moderately.
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Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which is best with kids?
Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Lapponian Herder dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Lapponian Herder dogs are generally with other pets.
Norwegian Lundehund dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Shepherd or Lapponian Herder or Norwegian Lundehund? Which dog is more friendly?
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Lapponian Herder dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Shepherd or Lapponian Herder or Norwegian Lundehund?
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Lapponian Herder dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Shepherd or Lapponian Herder or Norwegian Lundehund?
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Lapponian Herder dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund?
Yes
Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Lapponian Herder dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Lapponian Herder is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Norwegian Lundehund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Lapponian Herders are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Norwegian Lundehunds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Lapponian Herder breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Norwegian Lundehund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which has most military use?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which has most puppies?
6-9 puppies, average 7 3-5 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder vs Norwegian Lundehund Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Australian Shepherd, Lapponian Herder, and Norwegian Lundehund. Which has most recognition?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Australian Shepherd Club Of America
No data available American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club

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