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Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Canis Ovilis Fenyesi or Norrbottenspitz or NI dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Mudi Norrbottenspets Northern Inuit Dog
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Companion Dogs Guard Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Canis Ovilis Fenyesi
Hungarian Mudi
Norrbottenspitz
Pohjanpystykorva
Nordic Spitz
NI dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog?
Medium Medium Large
Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Norrbottenspets? Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog weight comparison:
18-29 pounds (8-13 kg) Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg) Male: 79-110 pounds (36-50 kg), Female: 55-84 pounds (25-38 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
23.5 pounds (10.5 kg) Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg) Male: 94.5 pounds (43 kg), Female: 69.5 pounds (31.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog? Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog height comparison:
15-19 inches (38-48 cm) Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm) Male: 23-32 inches (58-81 cm), Female: 23-28 inches (58-71 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
17 inches (43 cm) Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm) Male: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm), Female: 25.5 inches (64.5 cm)

Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $600-$800 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Average: The Norrbottenspets is a commonly available dog breed.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog intelligence:
Smart: The Mudi dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog trainability comparison.
Mudi dogs are easy to train.
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Norrbottenspets dogs are quite easy to train.
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Northern Inuit Dog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog?
Mudi dogs are average watchdogs.
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Norrbottenspets dogs are average watchdogs.
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Northern Inuit Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Mudi dogs are average defenders.
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Norrbottenspets dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Northern Inuit Dog dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog? Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog behavior/temperament comparison:
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Lively
Gentle
Watchful
Companionable
Adaptable
Guarding
Keen to Work
Active
Alert
Confident
Attentive
Daring
Friendly
Gentle
Calm
Familiar
Dependable
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.
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Norrbottenspets dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Northern Inuit Dog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog?
High: Mudi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Norrbottenspets dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Northern Inuit Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog social needs comparison:
Mudi dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Norrbottenspets dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Northern Inuit Dog dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Mudi dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Norrbottenspets dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Northern Inuit Dog dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Their prey drive is low.
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Norrbottenspets 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.
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Northern Inuit Dog 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.
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Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog playfulness comparison:
Average: Mudis, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Norrbottenspetss, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Northern Inuit Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog?
Average: The Mudi barks occasionally.
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A lot: Norrbottenspets is a particularly loud breed.
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Average: The Northern Inuit Dog barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog?
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 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 Norrbottenspets indoors.
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 Northern Inuit Dog indoors.

Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog 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.
Average: Norrbottenspets dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Northern Inuit Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Norrbottenspets dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Northern Inuit Dog dogs handle alone time quite well.

Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Mudi bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Norrbottenspets bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Northern Inuit Dog bite force: The Strongest.
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 Norrbottenspets has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Northern Inuit Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog mouthiness comparison:
Mudi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Norrbottenspets dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Northern Inuit Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog?
Mudis are commonly healthy dogs.
Norrbottenspetss tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Northern Inuit Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
No data available Addison's Disease
Epilepsy
Hip Dysplasia
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 Norrbottenspets should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Northern Inuit Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Mudi, Norrbottenspets and Northern Inuit Dog 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 Norrbottenspets: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Northern Inuit Dog: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers cold weather
The Northern Inuit Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog?
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Mudi has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Norrbottenspets has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Northern Inuit Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog coat comparison:
Dense
Curly
Wavy
Shiny
Short
Dense
Rough
Straight
Double
Dense
Colors
What are the original Mudi, Norrbottenspets and Northern Inuit Dog color?
Black
Gray
White
Brown
Fawn
Blue-Grey
Black Merle
Ash coloured (blue grey)
Tan
White
Brown
Yellow
Blonde
Black
Gray
White
Sable
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog? Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog grooming comparison:
Average: The Mudi requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Norrbottenspets doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Northern Inuit Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog? Mudi or Norrbottenspets or {name3 shedding:
Mudi dogs shed moderately.
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Norrbottenspets dogs shed moderately.
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Northern Inuit Dog dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog?

Low 🔽

The Mudi has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Norrbottenspets has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Northern Inuit Dog 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.
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The Norrbottenspets is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Northern Inuit Dog is an average drooler.
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Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Mudi dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Norrbottenspets dogs are generally with other pets.
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog? Which dog is more friendly?
Mudi dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Norrbottenspets dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog?
Mudi dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Norrbottenspets dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog?
Mudi dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Norrbottenspets dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog?
Mudi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Norrbottenspets dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog?
Yes
Mudi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Norrbottenspets dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Northern Inuit Dog 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
Norrbottenspets is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Northern Inuit Dog 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.
Norrbottenspetss are usually recommended for elderly people.
Northern Inuit Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Mudi or Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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 Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog?

Not really

Mudi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Norrbottenspets breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Northern Inuit Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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 Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Mudi and Norrbottenspets and Northern Inuit Dog have?
5-8 puppies 3-5 puppies 5-12 puppies

Mudi vs Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog 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 as a Miscellaneous breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Hunting Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available No data available Dog Registry of America Inc.

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