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Name	Norrbottenspets	Finnish Spitz	Australian Shepherd
Origins	Sweden	Finland	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Norrbottenspitz Pohjanpystykorva Nordic Spitz	Finnish Hunting Dog Finnish Spets Finsk Spets Loulou Finois Suomalainen Pystykorva Suomenpystykorva Barking Bird Dog	Little Blue Dog Aussie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Australian Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Australian Shepherd?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Spitz? Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd weight comparison:	Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg)	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	33 pounds (15 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Australian Shepherd? Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd height comparison:	Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm)	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Australian Shepherd? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$500-$700	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Australian Shepherd?	Average: The Norrbottenspets is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd trainability comparison.	Norrbottenspets dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Australian Shepherd?	Norrbottenspets dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Australian Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Norrbottenspets dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Australian Shepherd? Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Confident Attentive Daring	Playful Independent Happy Intelligent Loyal Vocal	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Norrbottenspets dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd?	Average to High: Norrbottenspets dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd social needs comparison:	Norrbottenspets dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Norrbottenspets dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? 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. See more.	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.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd playfulness comparison:	Average: Norrbottenspetss, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd?	A lot: Norrbottenspets is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd 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 Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Australian Shepherd?	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 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 Australian Shepherd indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd 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.	Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Australian Shepherd?	Norrbottenspets dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.	Australian Shepherd 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.

Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd?	Norrbottenspetss tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd health problems comparison:	No data available	Eye Problems Joint Problems Epilepsy	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Norrbottenspets should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Norrbottenspets, Finnish Spitz and Australian Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Norrbottenspets: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd?	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 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 Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Australian Shepherd? Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd 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.	Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Australian Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Norrbottenspets dogs have an average exercise need.	Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Australian Shepherd?	Norrbottenspets dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Australian Shepherd?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 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? Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Norrbottenspets has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd coat comparison:	Dense Rough Straight Double	Dense Thick Double	Feathered
Colors What are the original Norrbottenspets, Finnish Spitz and Australian Shepherd color?	Tan White Brown Yellow Blonde	Red Gold	Black Red Blue Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Australian Shepherd? Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Norrbottenspets doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Australian Shepherd? Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or {name3 shedding:	Norrbottenspets dogs shed moderately. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Shepherd 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: Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Australian Shepherd?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd?	Medium ⏺ The Norrbottenspets has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Norrbottenspets is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd Good With Comparison

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

Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd 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: Norrbottenspets or Finnish Spitz or Australian Shepherd? 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?	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: Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd?	Not really Norrbottenspets breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Shepherd 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.

Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd 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 Norrbottenspets and Finnish Spitz and Australian Shepherd have?	3-5 puppies	3-6 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7
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Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz vs Australian Shepherd 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 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding 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 Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America

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