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Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky Comparison – Which dog is better Norrbottenspitz or Husky?

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Name Norrbottenspets Alaskan Husky
OriginsSweden flagSweden United States flagUnited States
Group Companion Dogs Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank224495
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Norrbottenspitz
Pohjanpystykorva
Nordic Spitz
Husky
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky breed type comparison:
Purebred Cross Breed

Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which dog is bigger, Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky? Is the Norrbottenspets bigger than the Alaskan Husky breed? Is a Norrbottenspets smaller than an Alaskan Husky?
Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky? Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky weight comparison:
Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg) Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg) Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky? Is a Norrbottenspets taller than an Alaskan Husky?
Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm) 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm) 22 inches (56 cm)

Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Norrbottenspets and Alaskan Husky?
$600-$800 $1000-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky?
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.

Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky smarter? Which is best? Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky intelligence:
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
Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky trainability comparison. What's the difference between Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky?
Norrbottenspets dogs are quite easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky?
Norrbottenspets dogs are average watchdogs.
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Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Norrbottenspets dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders.
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Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky? Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Alert
Confident
Attentive
Daring
Agile
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Powerful
Sensitive
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky?
Norrbottenspets dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Alaskan Husky 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: Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky?
Average to High: Norrbottenspets dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Alaskan Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky social needs comparison:
Norrbottenspets dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Alaskan Husky dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky?
Norrbottenspets dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Alaskan Husky 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? What's the difference between Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky? Which can be better for hunting?
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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Alaskan Husky dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky playfulness comparison:
Average: Norrbottenspetss, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky?
A lot: Norrbottenspets is a particularly loud breed.
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Average to High: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky?
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.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Husky breed.

Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Norrbottenspets dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alaskan Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky?
Norrbottenspets dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Norrbottenspets bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Alaskan Husky bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Is a Norrbottenspets more dangerous than an Alaskan Husky?

Low 🔽

The Norrbottenspets has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

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

Health Issues
Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky health comparison. Which is the healthier: Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky?
Norrbottenspetss tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Alaskan Huskys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky health problems comparison:
No data available Hyperthyroidism
Laryngeal Paresis
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky?
Frequent
The Norrbottenspets should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Frequent
The Alaskan Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky lifespan comparison. How long do Norrbottenspets and Alaskan Husky breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Norrbottenspets and Alaskan Husky?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Norrbottenspets: 13 years
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky?
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 Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky? Does the Norrbottenspets breed eat more than the Alaskan Husky breed?
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The Norrbottenspets has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky coat comparison:
Dense
Rough
Straight
Double
Dense
Colors
What are the original Norrbottenspets and Alaskan Husky color? Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky color comparison:
Tan
White
Brown
Yellow
Blonde
Black
Gray
White
Blonde
Orange
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky? Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Norrbottenspets doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky? Do Norrbottenspets dogs shed more than Alaskan Husky dogs?
Norrbottenspets dogs shed moderately.
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Alaskan Husky dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky?
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
Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky 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, Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky?

Medium

The Norrbottenspets has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky?
The Norrbottenspets is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler.
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Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Norrbottenspets dogs are generally with other pets.
Alaskan Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky? Which dog is more friendly?
Norrbottenspets dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Alaskan Husky dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky?
Norrbottenspets dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky?
Norrbottenspets dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Alaskan Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky? Can a Norrbottenspets and an Alaskan Husky be friends? Do Norrbottenspets dogs get along with Alaskan Husky dogs?
Norrbottenspets dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is best for first time owners: Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky?
Yes
Norrbottenspets dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Alaskan Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Norrbottenspets is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Alaskan Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Norrbottenspetss are usually recommended for elderly people.
Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.

Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky 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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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Norrbottenspets or Alaskan Husky? Which is better for autism?

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?

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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky?

Not really

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

Alaskan Husky 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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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.

Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 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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Litter Size
How many puppies can Norrbottenspets and Alaskan Husky have? Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky litter size comparison:
3-5 puppies 4-10 puppies

Norrbottenspets vs Alaskan Husky Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
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 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 Dog Registry of America Inc.

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