Finnish Spitz vs Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Finnish Spitz	Norrbottenspets	Swedish Lapphund
Origins	Finland	Sweden	Sweden
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names	Barking Bird Dog, Finnish Hunting Dog, Finnish Spets, Finsk Spets, Loulou Finois, Suomalainen Pystykorva, Suomenpystykorva	Nordic Spitz, Norrbottenspitz, Pohjanpystykorva	Svensk lapphund
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	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 Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.
Breed Recognition	American Kennel Club Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	No set	American Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$500-$700	$600-$800	$400-$600

General Appearance - Finnish Spitz vs Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund

Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)	Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg)	Male: 40-44 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16–18 kg)
Avg. Weight	33 pounds (15 kg)	Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	Male: 42 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 39.5 pounds (16–18 kg)
Height	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)	Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (45-51 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)
Avg. Height	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)

Hair & Care - Finnish Spitz vs Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund

Coat	Dense Thick Double	Double Dense Straight Rough	Fluffy
Colors	Red Gold	Brown White Blonde Tan Yellow	White Brown Black
Grooming	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Norrbottenspets doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Swedish Lapphund requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Finnish Spitzs shed moderately.	Norrbottenspetss shed moderately.	Swedish Lapphunds are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Finnish Spitz vs Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund

Temperament	Happy Intelligent Playful Independent Loyal Vocal	Active Attentive Daring Alert Confident	Affectionate Kind Trainable Alert Lively Versatile
Intelligent Rank	Average: Finnish Spitz's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Norrbottenspets's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Swedish Lapphund's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Finnish Spitzs are easy to train.	Norrbottenspetss are quite easy to train.	Swedish Lapphunds are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed.	Norrbottenspetss, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Swedish Lapphund is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Finnish Spitzs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Norrbottenspetss have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Swedish Lapphunds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Finnish Spitzs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Norrbottenspetss are highly affectionate dogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Finnish Spitzs are a social breed.	Norrbottenspetss need a lot of social interaction.	Swedish Lapphunds are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Finnish Spitz is a very vocal breed.	High: The Norrbottenspets is a very vocal breed.	High: The Swedish Lapphund is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Finnish Spitzs are average watchdogs.	Norrbottenspetss are average watchdogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Finnish Spitzs are average defenders.	Norrbottenspetss strongly protect their territory.	Swedish Lapphunds are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Norrbottenspets has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Swedish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Finnish Spitzs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Norrbottenspetss have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Swedish Lapphunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home.	Norrbottenspetss have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Swedish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Finnish Spitzs 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.	Norrbottenspetss 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.	Swedish Lapphunds don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Finnish Spitzs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Norrbottenspetss are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Swedish Lapphunds are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Finnish Spitzs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Norrbottenspetss adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Swedish Lapphunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Finnish Spitzs 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.	Norrbottenspetss tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Swedish Lapphunds 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Finnish Spitz vs Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund

Stranger Friendly	Finnish Spitzs are average friendly towards strangers.	Norrbottenspetss are average friendly towards strangers.	Swedish Lapphunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Finnish Spitzs are kid-friendly dogs.	Norrbottenspetss are kid-friendly dogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Finnish Spitzs are cat-friendly dogs.	Norrbottenspetss are average friendly towards cats.	Swedish Lapphunds are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Finnish Spitzs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Norrbottenspetss are dog-friendly dogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	Yes Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Norrbottenspets is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Swedish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Norrbottenspetss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Swedish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Finnish Spitzs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Norrbottenspetss are generally with other pets.	Swedish Lapphunds are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Finnish Spitzs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Norrbottenspetss are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Swedish Lapphunds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Norrbottenspets breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Swedish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Finnish Spitz vs Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund

Health Issues	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	Norrbottenspetss tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Swedish Lapphunds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Health Problems	Epilepsy Eye Problems Joint Problems	No set	Allergies Ear Infections Eye Infections
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-15 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Finnish Spitzs are high energy dogs.	Norrbottenspetss have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Swedish Lapphunds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Finnish Spitzs need a lot of exercises.	Norrbottenspetss have an average exercise need.	Swedish Lapphunds need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Finnish Spitzs don't need too much sleep.	Norrbottenspetss sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Swedish Lapphunds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Swedish Lapphund can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Norrbottenspets has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Swedish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Norrbottenspets is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Swedish Lapphund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Finnish Spitz vs Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-6 puppies	3-5 puppies	4-6 puppies
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