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Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund Comparison - Dog breed selector: Lapinporokoira or Dansk-svensk gårdshund or Lundehund? Find the right dog for you

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Name Lapponian Herder Danish-Swedish Farmdog Norwegian Lundehund
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Lapinporokoira
Reindeer Herder
Lapland Reindeer Dog
Dansk-svensk gårdshund
Scanian Terrier
Lundehund
Norwegian Puffin Dog
Norsk Lundehund
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund? Which is the smallest dog, Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund?
Medium Small Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Danish-Swedish Farmdog? Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund weight comparison:
Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) 15-25 pounds (7-12 kg) 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg) 20 pounds (9.5 kg) 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund? Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund height comparison:
Male: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm), Female: 17–19 inches (43–49 cm) Male: 13–15 inches (32–39 cm), Female: 12–15 inches (30–37 cm) 12-15.5 inches (31-39 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20 inch (51 cm), Female: 19 inch (48.5 cm) Male: 13–15 inches (32–39 cm), Female: 12–15 inches (30–37 cm) 12-15.5 inches (35 cm)

Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $600-$800 $400-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund?
Average: The Lapponian Herder is a commonly available dog breed.
Average: The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a commonly available dog breed.
Frequent: The Norwegian Lundehund is easier than average to get.

Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund intelligence:
Very smart: Lapponian Herder is an excellent dog breed.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Trainability
Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund trainability comparison.
Lapponian Herder dogs are quite easy to train.
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Danish-Swedish Farmdog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Norwegian Lundehund dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund?
Lapponian Herder dogs are good watchdogs.
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Danish-Swedish Farmdog dogs are average watchdogs.
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Norwegian Lundehund dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Lapponian Herder dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Danish-Swedish Farmdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Norwegian Lundehund dogs are average defenders.
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Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund? Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Friendly
Docile
Calm
Vocal
Alert
Intelligent
Lively
Attentive
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Loyal
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Danish-Swedish Farmdog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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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: Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund?
Average to High: Lapponian Herder dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Danish-Swedish Farmdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Norwegian Lundehund dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund social needs comparison:
Lapponian Herder dogs are a social breed.
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Danish-Swedish Farmdog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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?
The wanderlust potential of the Lapponian Herder is strong enough to escape from home.
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Danish-Swedish Farmdog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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?
Lapponian Herder dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Danish-Swedish Farmdog dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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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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Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund playfulness comparison:
The Lapponian Herder is a highly playful breed.
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The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a playful breed.
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The Norwegian Lundehund is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund?
A lot: Lapponian Herder is a particularly loud breed.
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Average to High: The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Norwegian Lundehund rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund?
It is not recommended to keep the Lapponian Herder breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the Danish-Swedish Farmdog breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Norwegian Lundehund breed.

Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Lapponian Herder dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Danish-Swedish Farmdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Norwegian Lundehund dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund?
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.
Danish-Swedish Farmdog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.

Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Lapponian Herder bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Danish-Swedish Farmdog bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Norwegian Lundehund bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Lapponian Herder has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Danish-Swedish Farmdog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Norwegian Lundehund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund mouthiness comparison:
Lapponian Herder dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Danish-Swedish Farmdog 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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Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund?
Very healthy dog breed.
Danish-Swedish Farmdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Norwegian Lundehund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund health problems comparison:
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Dental Problems
Lundehund Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Lapponian Herder should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Frequent
The Danish-Swedish Farmdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Norwegian Lundehund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund lifespan comparison. How long do Lapponian Herder, Danish-Swedish Farmdog and Norwegian Lundehund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Lapponian Herder: 11 years
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Danish-Swedish Farmdog: 12 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Norwegian Lundehund: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund?
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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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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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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Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund? Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund energy level comparison:
Lapponian Herder dogs are high-energy dogs.
Danish-Swedish Farmdog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Norwegian Lundehund dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Lapponian Herder dogs need a lot of exercises.
Danish-Swedish Farmdog dogs have an average exercise need.
Norwegian Lundehund dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund?
Lapponian Herder dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Danish-Swedish Farmdog dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund?
2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Lapponian Herder's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low to Average: The Danish-Swedish Farmdog has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Norwegian Lundehund has an average risk for obesity.
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Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund coat comparison:
Fluffy
Straight
Double
Shiny
Smooth
Dense
Colors
What are the original Lapponian Herder, Danish-Swedish Farmdog and Norwegian Lundehund color?
Black
Gray
Brown
Black
White
Brown
Black
Gray
White
Brown
Yellow
Reddish
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund? Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Lapponian Herder doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Danish-Swedish Farmdog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Norwegian Lundehund requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund? Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or {name3 shedding:
Lapponian Herder dogs shed moderately.
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Danish-Swedish Farmdog dogs shed moderately.
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Norwegian Lundehund dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund?
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund?

Medium

The Lapponian Herder has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Danish-Swedish Farmdog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Norwegian Lundehund has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Lapponian Herder is an average drooler.
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The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Norwegian Lundehund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Lapponian Herder dogs are generally with other pets.
Danish-Swedish Farmdog 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 Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund? Which dog is more friendly?
Lapponian Herder dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Danish-Swedish Farmdog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund?
Lapponian Herder dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Danish-Swedish Farmdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund?
Lapponian Herder dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Danish-Swedish Farmdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund?
Lapponian Herder dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Danish-Swedish Farmdog 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: Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund?
Yes
Lapponian Herder dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Danish-Swedish Farmdog 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
Lapponian Herder is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Danish-Swedish Farmdog 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?
Lapponian Herders are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Norwegian Lundehunds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Lapponian Herder or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Norwegian Lundehund? Which is better for autism?

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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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

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 and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be 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.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund?

Not really

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

Danish-Swedish Farmdog 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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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

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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Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Not really

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

Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

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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Litter Size
How many puppies can Lapponian Herder and Danish-Swedish Farmdog and Norwegian Lundehund have?
3-5 puppies 3-5 puppies 4-8 puppies

Lapponian Herder vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Norwegian Lundehund Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Rare Breed Association
Foundation Stock Service
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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