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Name	Finnish Spitz	Swedish Vallhund	Basenji
Origins	Finland	Sweden	Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting 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	Västgötaspets	African Barkless Dog African Bush Dog Ango Angari Congo Terrier Zande Dog Congo Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji? Which is the smallest dog, Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Swedish Vallhund? Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji weight comparison:	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)	25-35 pounds (11-15 kg)	Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	33 pounds (15 kg)	30 pounds (13 kg)	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height Which is taller, Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji? Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji height comparison:	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)	12-16 inches (30-40 cm)	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	14 inches (35 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$500-$600	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji?	Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Swedish Vallhund is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.

Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji 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: The Basenji is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji trainability comparison.	Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Basenji dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji?	Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji? 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.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Basenji dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji? Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Independent Happy Intelligent Loyal Vocal	Energetic Alert Friendly Fearless Watchful	Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate
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.	Swedish Vallhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Basenji 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: Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji?	High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Swedish Vallhund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji social needs comparison:	Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed. See more.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial. 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.	Swedish Vallhund dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Basenji dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	Swedish Vallhund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Basenji dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji playfulness comparison:	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Swedish Vallhunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji?	A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The Swedish Vallhund is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal. 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 Swedish Vallhund or Basenji?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.	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 Swedish Vallhund indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home.
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Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji 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.	Swedish Vallhund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Basenji dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji?	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.	Swedish Vallhund 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.	Basenji dogs handle alone time quite well.

Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Swedish Vallhund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Basenji 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 Swedish Vallhund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji mouthiness comparison:	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Swedish Vallhund dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Basenji dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji health comparison. Which is the healthier: Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji?	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	Swedish Vallhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Basenji is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji health problems comparison:	Eye Problems Joint Problems Epilepsy	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Heart Problems Retinal Dysplasia Skin Allergies Spina Befida	Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues
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 Swedish Vallhund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Basenji should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji lifespan comparison. How long do Finnish Spitz, Swedish Vallhund and Basenji breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Swedish Vallhund: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji?	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Swedish Vallhund can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji? Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji energy level comparison:	Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are high-energy dogs.	Basenji dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.	Swedish Vallhund dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Basenji dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji?	Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.	Swedish Vallhund dogs don't need too much sleep.	Basenji dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji?	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food daily, divided into two meals.	3/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji 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 Swedish Vallhund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji coat comparison:	Dense Thick Double	Thick	Fine
Colors What are the original Finnish Spitz, Swedish Vallhund and Basenji color?	Red Gold	Black Gray Red Blue White	Black Tan Red White Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji? Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji grooming comparison:	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Swedish Vallhund requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji? Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or {name3 shedding:	Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Basenji dogs shed none to minimal. 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 Swedish Vallhund or Basenji?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji 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 Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji?	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Swedish Vallhund has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low 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 Swedish Vallhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Basenji is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Basenji dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji? Which dog is more friendly?	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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 Swedish Vallhund or Basenji?	Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji?	Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Finnish Spitz or Swedish Vallhund or Basenji?	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji?	Yes Finnish Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Swedish Vallhund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Basenji 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	Yes Swedish Vallhund is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Basenji is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Swedish Vallhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji 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 Swedish Vallhund or Basenji? 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 Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji?	Not really Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Swedish Vallhund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Basenji 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji 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 Swedish Vallhund and Basenji have?	3-6 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-5 puppies
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Finnish Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund vs Basenji 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 2007 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound 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 Primitive type 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. New Zealand Kennel Club	Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry American Pet Registry, Inc.

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