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Name	Newfoundland	Norfolk Terrier	Norrbottenspets
Origins	Canada	United Kingdom	Sweden
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Blackbear Newfie The Gentle Giant Newf	Drop-Eared Norwich Terrier	Norrbottenspitz Pohjanpystykorva Nordic Spitz
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets? Which is the smallest dog, Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets?	Giant	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norfolk Terrier? Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets weight comparison:	Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg)	10-12 pounds (4½-5½ kg)	Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg)	11 pounds (5 kg)	Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height Which is taller, Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets? Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets height comparison:	Male: 27-29 inches (69-74 cm), Female: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 28 inches (71.5 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm)

Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$2000-$2500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets?	Very frequent: The Newfoundland is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Norfolk Terrier is easier than average to get.	Average: The Norrbottenspets is a commonly available dog breed.

Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets intelligence:	Smart: The Newfoundland dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets trainability comparison.	Newfoundland dogs are easy to train. See more.	Norfolk Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Norrbottenspets dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets?	Newfoundland dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Norfolk Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Norrbottenspets dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Newfoundland dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Norfolk Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Norrbottenspets dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets? Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Intelligent Loyal Gentle Social Sweet Cheerful	Happy Intelligent Selfish Fearless Companionable Spirited Confidence Lovable	Active Alert Confident Attentive Daring
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Norrbottenspets 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: Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets?	Average to High: Newfoundland dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Norfolk Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Norrbottenspets dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets social needs comparison:	Newfoundland dogs are a social breed. See more.	Norfolk Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Norrbottenspets dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Newfoundland dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Norfolk Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Norrbottenspets dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Newfoundland dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets playfulness comparison:	Average: Newfoundlands, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Norfolk Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Norrbottenspetss, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets?	Low to Average: The Newfoundland rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Norfolk Terrier is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Norrbottenspets 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 Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets?	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 Newfoundland indoors.	Apartment-friendly dog the Norfolk Terrier 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 Norrbottenspets indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Newfoundland dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Norfolk Terrier 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets?	Newfoundland 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.	Norrbottenspets dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Newfoundland bite force: The Strongest.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Norfolk Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Norrbottenspets 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 Newfoundland has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Norfolk Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Norrbottenspets has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets mouthiness comparison:	Newfoundland dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Norfolk Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Norrbottenspets dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets health comparison. Which is the healthier: Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets?	Very healthy dog breed.	The Norfolk Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Norrbottenspetss tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Epilepsy Cherry Eye Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease Cystinuria Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Newfoundland should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Norfolk Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Norrbottenspets should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets lifespan comparison. How long do Newfoundland, Norfolk Terrier and Norrbottenspets breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Newfoundland: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Norfolk Terrier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Norrbottenspets: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets?	Prefers cold weather The Newfoundland can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Norfolk Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets?	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Newfoundland's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Norfolk Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Norrbottenspets has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets coat comparison:	Fluffy Waterproof Thick	Wiry Shaggy	Dense Rough Straight Double
Colors What are the original Newfoundland, Norfolk Terrier and Norrbottenspets color?	Black Gray White Brown	Black Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten	Tan White Brown Yellow Blonde
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets? Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Norfolk Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Norrbottenspets doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets? Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Newfoundland dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Norfolk Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Norrbottenspets 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: Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very 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 Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets?	High 🔼 The Newfoundland has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Norfolk Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Norrbottenspets has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Newfoundland is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Norfolk Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Norrbottenspets is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Newfoundland dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Norfolk Terrier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Norrbottenspets dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets? Which dog is more friendly?	Newfoundland dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Norfolk Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Norrbottenspets 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 Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets?	Newfoundland dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Norfolk Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Norrbottenspets dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets?	Newfoundland dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Norfolk Terrier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Norrbottenspets dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets?	Newfoundland dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Norfolk Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Norrbottenspets dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets?	Yes Newfoundland dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Norfolk Terrier 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Newfoundland is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Norfolk Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Norrbottenspets is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Newfoundlands are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Norfolk Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Norrbottenspetss are usually recommended for elderly people.

Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: Newfoundland or Norfolk Terrier or Norrbottenspets? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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?	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: Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets?	Yes Newfoundland breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Norfolk Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Norrbottenspets 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?	Yes 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.

Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets 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 Newfoundland and Norfolk Terrier and Norrbottenspets have?	4-12 puppies	2-5 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Newfoundland vs Norfolk Terrier vs Norrbottenspets Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1979 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers 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?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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	No data available	No data available

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