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Name	Mudi	Finnish Lapphund	Norwegian Lundehund
Origins	Hungary	Finland	Norway
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Guard Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Canis Ovilis Fenyesi Hungarian Mudi	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira	Lundehund Norwegian Puffin Dog Norsk Lundehund
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund? Which is the smallest dog, Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund?	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Finnish Lapphund? Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund weight comparison:	18-29 pounds (8-13 kg)	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)	13-20 pounds (6-9 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	23.5 pounds (10.5 kg)	39.5 pounds (18 kg)	16.5 pounds (7.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund? Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund height comparison:	15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	12-15.5 inches (31-39 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	17 inches (43 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	12-15.5 inches (35 cm)

Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$600-$800	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Norwegian Lundehund is easier than average to get.

Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund intelligence:	Smart: The Mudi dogs have great intelligence. 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 Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund trainability comparison.	Mudi dogs are easy to train. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund?	Mudi dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Mudi dogs are average defenders. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund? Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Lively Gentle Watchful Companionable Adaptable Guarding Keen to Work	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful	Energetic Protective Alert Loyal
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Mudi 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 Lundehund 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: Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund?	High: Mudi 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.	Average: Norwegian Lundehund dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund social needs comparison:	Mudi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Mudi dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Norwegian Lundehund 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?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Norwegian Lundehund 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

Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund playfulness comparison:	Average: Mudis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.	The Norwegian Lundehund is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund?	Average: The Mudi barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Norwegian Lundehund rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund?	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 Mudi indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Norwegian Lundehund breed.
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Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Mudi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Finnish Lapphund 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: Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund?	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.	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.

Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Mudi bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Norwegian Lundehund bite force: Weak.
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 Mudi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Norwegian Lundehund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund mouthiness comparison:	Mudi 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 Lundehund dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund?	Mudis are commonly healthy dogs.	Finnish Lapphunds 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	No data available	Lundehund Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Mudi 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.	Average The Norwegian Lundehund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund lifespan comparison. How long do Mudi, Finnish Lapphund and Norwegian Lundehund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Mudi: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Lundehund: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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 Lundehund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Mudi 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 Lundehund has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund coat comparison:	Dense Curly Wavy Shiny Short	Fluffy	Dense
Colors What are the original Mudi, Finnish Lapphund and Norwegian Lundehund color?	Black Gray White Brown Fawn Blue-Grey Black Merle Ash coloured (blue grey)	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde	Black Gray White Brown Yellow Reddish
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund? Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund grooming comparison:	Average: The Mudi requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Norwegian Lundehund requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund? Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or {name3 shedding:	Mudi dogs shed moderately. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Norwegian Lundehund 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: Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund?	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 Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund 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, Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund?	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund 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 Mudi 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 Lundehund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Mudi dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Finnish Lapphund 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 Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund? Which dog is more friendly?	Mudi dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund?	Mudi dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund?	Mudi dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund?	Mudi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very 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: Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund?	Yes Mudi 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 Lundehund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Mudi is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Finnish Lapphund 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?	Mudis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Norwegian Lundehunds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund 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. 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: Mudi or Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Lundehund? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund?	Not really Mudi 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 Lundehund 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.

Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund 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. 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 Mudi and Finnish Lapphund and Norwegian Lundehund have?	5-8 puppies	2-9 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Mudi vs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Lundehund Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.	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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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 Hunting Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available	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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