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Name	Australian Shepherd	Finnish Spitz	Norwegian Buhund
Origins	United States	Finland	Norway
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	17	177	170
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund breeds.	Little Blue Dog Aussie	Finnish Hunting Dog Finnish Spets Finsk Spets Loulou Finois Suomalainen Pystykorva Suomenpystykorva Barking Bird Dog	Norwegian Sheepdog Norsk Buhund
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)	Male: 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg), Female: 26½-35½ pounds (12-16 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	33 pounds (15 kg)	Male: 35.5 pounds (16 kg), Female: 26.5-35.5 pounds (14 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or Finnish Spitz or Norwegian Buhund? Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund height comparison:	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)	Male: 17-18.5 inches (43-47 cm), Female: 16-17.5 inches (41-45 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	Male: 17-18½ inches (45 cm), Female: 16-17½ inches (43 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$500-$700	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Shepherd or Finnish Spitz or Norwegian Buhund?	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Norwegian Buhund is easier than average to get.

Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which is easiest to train?	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which breed is most alert?	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which breed is most protective?	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund? Compare temperaments.	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Playful Independent Happy Intelligent Loyal Vocal	Funny Loving Agile Energetic Courageous Friendly
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. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund?	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Norwegian Buhund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund social needs comparison:	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Buhund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
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. See more.	Finnish Spitz 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. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Norwegian Buhund is a particularly loud breed. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which breed is most playful?	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed. See more.	The Norwegian Buhund is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. 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.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Norwegian Buhund breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which breed is most flexible?	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Norwegian Buhund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Australian Shepherd or Finnish Spitz or Norwegian Buhund?	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.	Finnish Spitz 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Norwegian Buhund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which uses mouth most during play?	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Norwegian Buhund bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Buhund: 14 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. 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. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Norwegian Buhund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. 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.	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	Norwegian Buhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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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 Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Norwegian Buhund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund 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	Eye Problems Joint Problems Epilepsy	Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia Von Willebrand's Disease

Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. 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. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Norwegian Buhund has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which needs most food?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. What colors are available?	Black Red Blue Merle	Red Gold	Black Wheaten
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Norwegian Buhund requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which drools least?	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Norwegian Buhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Buhund has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Dense Thick Double	Dense
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which requires most frequent baths?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Shepherd or Finnish Spitz or Norwegian Buhund? Australian Shepherd or Finnish Spitz or {name3 shedding:	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which is best with kids?	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Shepherd or Finnish Spitz or Norwegian Buhund? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Shepherd or Finnish Spitz or Norwegian Buhund?	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Shepherd or Finnish Spitz or Norwegian Buhund?	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund?	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Finnish Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Norwegian Buhund 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.	Yes Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	Yes Norwegian Buhund is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Norwegian Buhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. 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, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. 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, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Norwegian Buhund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which is best for draft work?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. 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 Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. Which has most puppies?	6-9 puppies, average 7	3-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. 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, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Norwegian Buhund Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. 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 Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Australian Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Buhund. 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	American Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	No data available

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