Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund Comparison - Dog breed selector: Norrbottenspitz or Swedish Elkhound or Norwegian Sheepdog? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Norrbottenspets and Jämthund. Which is better: Norrbottenspets or Jämthund or Norwegian Buhund?
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| Name | Norrbottenspets | Jämthund | Norwegian Buhund |
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| Origins |  Sweden | Sweden |  Norway |
| Group | Companion Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 224 | 301 | 170 |
| Reviews | 1 | 2 | 0 |
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| Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund breeds. |
Norrbottenspitz Pohjanpystykorva Nordic Spitz | Swedish Elkhound |
Norwegian Sheepdog Norsk Buhund |
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| Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund Size and Weight Comparison
| Size Classification
Compare size differences between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which breed is the largest? | Medium | Large Medium | Medium |
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| Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg) | Male: 50-65 pounds (23-30 kg), Female: 50-65 pounds (23-30 kg) | Male: 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg), Female: 26½-35½ pounds (12-16 kg) |
| Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg) | Male: 57.5 pounds (26.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26.5 kg) | Male: 35.5 pounds (16 kg), Female: 26.5-35.5 pounds (14 kg) |
| Height
Which is taller, Norrbottenspets or Jämthund or Norwegian Buhund? Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund height comparison: | Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm) | 22–26 inches (57–65 cm) | Male: 17-18.5 inches (43-47 cm), Female: 16-17.5 inches (41-45 cm) |
| Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm) | 24 inches (61 cm) | Male: 17-18½ inches (45 cm), Female: 16-17½ inches (43 cm) |
Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund Price and Availability Comparison
| Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Find price differences between these breeds. | $600-$800 | $1000-$2000 | $800-$1000 |
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| Availability
Which is easier to get, Norrbottenspets or Jämthund or Norwegian Buhund? | Average: The Norrbottenspets is a commonly available dog breed. | Average: The Jämthund is a commonly available dog breed. | Frequent: The Norwegian Buhund is easier than average to get. |
Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
| Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which breed ranks highest? | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Very smart: Jämthund is an excellent dog breed. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
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| Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which is easiest to train? | Norrbottenspets dogs are quite easy to train. | Jämthund dogs are quite easy to train. | Norwegian Buhund dogs are quite easy to train. |
| Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which breed is most alert? | Norrbottenspets dogs are average watchdogs. | Jämthund dogs are good watchdogs. | Norwegian Buhund dogs are good watchdogs. |
| Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which breed is most protective? | Norrbottenspets dogs strongly protect their territory. | Jämthund dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Norwegian Buhund dogs are average defenders. |
Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund Personality and Temperament Comparison
| Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund? Compare temperaments. |
Active Alert Confident Attentive Daring |
Active Independent Energetic Loyal Calm Daring |
Funny Loving Agile Energetic Courageous Friendly |
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| 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. | Jämthund dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | Norwegian Buhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
| Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund? | Average to High: Norrbottenspets dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | Average to High: Jämthund dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | High: Norwegian Buhund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs
Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund social needs comparison: | Norrbottenspets dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Jämthund dogs are kinda antisocial. | Norwegian Buhund dogs need for social interaction is average. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Norrbottenspets dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Jämthund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Buhund is strong enough to escape from home. |
| 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. | Jämthund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Norwegian Buhund dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund Activity and Playfulness Comparison
| Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which breed is most vocal? | A lot: Norrbottenspets is a particularly loud breed. | A lot: Jämthund is a particularly loud breed. | A lot: Norwegian Buhund is a particularly loud breed. |
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| Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which breed is most playful? | Average: Norrbottenspetss, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Jämthund is a playful breed. | The Norwegian Buhund is a highly playful breed. |
| Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which adapts best to small spaces? | 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 Jämthund breed. | It is not recommended to keep the Norwegian Buhund breed in the home. |
Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund Adaptability and Independence Comparison
| Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which breed is most flexible? | Average: Norrbottenspets dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Average: Jämthund dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Norwegian Buhund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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| Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Norrbottenspets or Jämthund or Norwegian Buhund? | Norrbottenspets dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Jämthund dogs handle alone time quite well. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund Bite Characteristics Comparison
| Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Norrbottenspets has a low chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Jämthund has an average chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Norwegian Buhund has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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| Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which uses mouth most during play? | Norrbottenspets dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Jämthund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Norwegian Buhund dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
| Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Norrbottenspets bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Jämthund bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Norwegian Buhund bite force: Ordinary. |
Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund Health and Lifespan Comparison
| Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which breed lives longest? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Norrbottenspets: 13 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Jämthund: 13 years |
13-15 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Buhund: 14 years |
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| Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which handles climate changes best? | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Prefers cold weather The Jämthund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers cold weather The Norwegian Buhund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. |
| Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which has fewer health issues? | Norrbottenspetss tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | Jämthunds are commonly healthy dogs. | Norwegian Buhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. |
| Vet Care Frequency
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 Jämthund should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Frequent The Norwegian Buhund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
| Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund health problems comparison: | No data available | Hip Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Skin Allergies Obesity Liver Issues Hearing Issues |
Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia Von Willebrand's Disease |
Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund Energy and Activity Comparison
| Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which breed is most active? | Norrbottenspets dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Jämthund dogs are high-energy dogs. | Norwegian Buhund dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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| Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Norrbottenspets or Jämthund or Norwegian Buhund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Norrbottenspets dogs have an average exercise need. | Jämthund dogs have an average exercise need. | Norwegian Buhund dogs need a lot of exercises. |
| Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Norrbottenspets or Jämthund or Norwegian Buhund? | Norrbottenspets dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | Jämthund dogs don't need too much sleep. | Norwegian Buhund dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund Diet and Weight Management Comparison
| Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which is most prone to obesity? | Low to Average: The Norrbottenspets has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Average: The Jämthund has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Norwegian Buhund has an average risk for obesity. |
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| Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which needs most food? | 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund Allergies and Grooming Comparison
| Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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| Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. What colors are available? |
Tan White Brown Yellow Blonde | Grey Dark Grey Light Grey |
Black Wheaten |
| Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which requires most maintenance? | Easy to groom: The Norrbottenspets doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Average: The Jämthund requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Norwegian Buhund requires minimal grooming. |
| Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which drools least? | The Norrbottenspets is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Jämthund drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Norwegian Buhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
| Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Norrbottenspets has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Jämthund has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Buhund has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. How do their fur characteristics differ? |
Dense Rough Straight Double |
Fluffy Thick Luxurious | Dense |
| Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which requires most frequent baths? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. |
| Shedding Level
Who sheds more Norrbottenspets or Jämthund or Norwegian Buhund? Norrbottenspets or Jämthund or {name3 shedding: | Norrbottenspets dogs shed moderately. | Jämthund dogs shed moderately. | Norwegian Buhund dogs shed moderately. |
Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund Good With Comparison
| Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which is best with kids? | Norrbottenspets dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Jämthund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Norwegian Buhund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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| Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Norrbottenspets dogs are generally with other pets. | Jämthund dogs are generally with other pets. | Norwegian Buhund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
| Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Norrbottenspets or Jämthund or Norwegian Buhund? Which dog is more friendly? | Norrbottenspets dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Jämthund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Norwegian Buhund dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
| Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Norrbottenspets or Jämthund or Norwegian Buhund? | Norrbottenspets dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Jämthund dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Norwegian Buhund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Norrbottenspets or Jämthund or Norwegian Buhund? | Norrbottenspets dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Jämthund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Norwegian Buhund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund? |
Yes Norrbottenspets dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Jämthund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Norwegian Buhund 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. |
No Jämthund is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Norwegian Buhund is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
| Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Norrbottenspetss are usually recommended for elderly people. | Jämthunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Norwegian Buhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund As a Working Dog Comparison
| Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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| Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which has best nose work ability? | 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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. |
| Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Norrbottenspets breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Jämthund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Norwegian Buhund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
| Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which has most military use? | 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 Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund Reproducibility Comparison
| Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which has most puppies? | 3-5 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
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| Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
| Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Norrbottenspets vs Jämthund vs Norwegian Buhund Recognition Comparison
| AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Herding breed. |
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| FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section. |
| Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Norrbottenspets, Jämthund, and Norwegian Buhund. Which has most recognition? | No data available | No data available | No data available |
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