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Name	Finnish Spitz	Finnish Lapphund	Norwegian Buhund
Origins	Finland	Finland	Norway
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Finnish Hunting Dog Finnish Spets Finsk Spets Loulou Finois Suomalainen Pystykorva Suomenpystykorva Barking Bird Dog	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira	Norwegian Sheepdog Norsk Buhund
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund? Which is the smallest dog, Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Finnish Lapphund? Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund weight comparison:	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)	37-42 pounds (17-19 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?	33 pounds (15 kg)	39.5 pounds (18 kg)	Male: 35.5 pounds (16 kg), Female: 26.5-35.5 pounds (14 kg)
Height Which is taller, Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund? Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund height comparison:	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 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?	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	Male: 17-18½ inches (45 cm), Female: 16-17½ inches (43 cm)

Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$600-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund?	Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Norwegian Buhund is easier than average to get.

Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund intelligence:	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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund trainability comparison.	Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund?	Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund? Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Independent Happy Intelligent Loyal Vocal	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful	Funny Loving Agile Energetic Courageous Friendly
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund?	High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Finnish Lapphund 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 Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund social needs comparison:	Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. 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?	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund 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?	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.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. 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

Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund playfulness comparison:	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.	The Norwegian Buhund is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund?	A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Norwegian Buhund is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Norwegian Buhund breed in the home.
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Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Norwegian Buhund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund 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
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Norwegian Buhund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund mouthiness comparison:	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than 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.

Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund?	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Norwegian Buhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund health problems comparison:	Eye Problems Joint Problems Epilepsy	No data available	Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia Von Willebrand's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) 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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Life Expectancy Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund lifespan comparison. How long do Finnish Spitz, Finnish Lapphund and Norwegian Buhund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Buhund: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund?	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 Finnish Lapphund 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.

Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund? Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund energy level comparison:	Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.	Finnish Lapphund 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 Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises.	Norwegian Buhund dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund?	Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.	Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

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

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund coat comparison:	Dense Thick Double	Fluffy	Dense
Colors What are the original Finnish Spitz, Finnish Lapphund and Norwegian Buhund color?	Red Gold	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde	Black Wheaten
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund? Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund grooming comparison:	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Norwegian Buhund requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund? Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or {name3 shedding:	Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.
Hypoallergenic Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund?	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Buhund has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund 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.

Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund? Which dog is more friendly?	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund?	Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund?	Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund?	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund?	Yes Finnish Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Finnish Lapphund 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?	Yes Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Finnish Lapphund is not the best dog breed 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?	Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Norwegian Buhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund 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. 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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Buhund? Which is better for autism?	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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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: Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund?	Not really Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Lapphund 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.
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. 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.
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.

Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Finnish Spitz and Finnish Lapphund and Norwegian Buhund have?	3-6 puppies	2-9 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	No data available

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