Norrbottenspets vs Mudi vs Northern Inuit Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Norrbottenspets	Mudi	Northern Inuit Dog
Origins	Sweden	Hungary	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Guard Dogs
Popularity Rank	224	486	476
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Other Names	Nordic Spitz, Norrbottenspitz, Pohjanpystykorva	Hungarian Mudi, Canis Ovilis Fenyesi	NI dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	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	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.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	Dog Registry of America Inc.
Price	$600-$800	$800-$1000	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Norrbottenspets vs Mudi vs Northern Inuit Dog

Size	Medium	Medium	Large Giant
Weight	Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg)	18-29 pounds (8-13 kg)	Male: 79-110 pounds (36-50 kg), Female: 55-84 pounds (25-38 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	23.5 pounds (10.5 kg)	Male: 94.5 pounds (43 kg), Female: 69.5 pounds (31.5 kg)
Height	Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm)	15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	Male: 23-32 inches (58-81 cm), Female: 23-28 inches (58-71 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm)	17 inches (43 cm)	Male: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm), Female: 25.5 inches (64.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Norrbottenspets vs Mudi vs Northern Inuit Dog

Coat	Double Dense Straight Rough	Dense Curly Wavy Shiny Short	Dense
Colors	Brown White Blonde Tan Yellow	Fawn Black Merle Brown Gray White Black Blue-Grey Ash coloured (blue grey)	Sable Gray White Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Norrbottenspets doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Mudi requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Northern Inuit Dog requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Norrbottenspetss shed moderately.	Mudis shed moderately.	Northern Inuit Dogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Norrbottenspets vs Mudi vs Northern Inuit Dog

Temperament	Active Attentive Daring Alert Confident	Alert Energetic Intelligent Loving Courageous Gentle Lively Guarding Companionable Watchful Keen to Work Adaptable	Calm Familiar Gentle Dependable Friendly
Intelligent Rank	Average: Norrbottenspets's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Mudi's has great intelligence.	Average: Northern Inuit Dog's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Norrbottenspetss are quite easy to train.	Mudis are easy to train.	Northern Inuit Dogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Norrbottenspetss, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Mudis, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Northern Inuit Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Norrbottenspetss have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Mudis have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Northern Inuit Dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Norrbottenspetss are highly affectionate dogs.	Mudis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Northern Inuit Dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Norrbottenspetss need a lot of social interaction.	Mudis need for social interaction is average.	Northern Inuit Dogs are kinda antisocial.
Barking	High: The Norrbottenspets is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Mudi barks occasionally.	Average: The Northern Inuit Dog barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Norrbottenspetss are average watchdogs.	Mudis are average watchdogs.	Northern Inuit Dogs are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Norrbottenspetss strongly protect their territory.	Mudis are average defenders.	Northern Inuit Dogs strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Norrbottenspets has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Mudi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Northern Inuit Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Norrbottenspetss have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Mudis have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Northern Inuit Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Norrbottenspetss have average wanderlust potential.	Mudis are not the biggest explorers.	Northern Inuit Dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Norrbottenspetss 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.	Mudis don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Northern Inuit 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.
Apartment Friendly	Norrbottenspetss are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Mudis are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Northern Inuit Dogs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Norrbottenspetss adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Mudis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Northern Inuit Dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Norrbottenspetss 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.	Northern Inuit Dogs handle alone time quite well.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Norrbottenspets vs Mudi vs Northern Inuit Dog

Stranger Friendly	Norrbottenspetss are average friendly towards strangers.	Mudis are average friendly towards strangers.	Northern Inuit Dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Norrbottenspetss are kid-friendly dogs.	Mudis are kid-friendly dogs.	Northern Inuit Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Norrbottenspetss are average friendly towards cats.	Mudis are cat-friendly dogs.	Northern Inuit Dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Norrbottenspetss are dog-friendly dogs.	Mudis are average friendly towards other dogs.	Northern Inuit Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Norrbottenspets is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Mudi is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Northern Inuit Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Norrbottenspetss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Mudis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Northern Inuit Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Norrbottenspetss are generally with other pets.	Mudis are usually friendly towards other pets.	Northern Inuit Dogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Norrbottenspetss are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Mudis are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Northern Inuit Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	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.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Norrbottenspets breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Mudi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Northern Inuit Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	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.

Health Factors - Norrbottenspets vs Mudi vs Northern Inuit Dog

Health Issues	Norrbottenspetss tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Mudis are commonly healthy dogs.	The Northern Inuit Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation	Addison's Disease Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	14-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Norrbottenspetss have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Mudis have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Northern Inuit Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Norrbottenspetss have an average exercise need.	Mudis need quite a lot of exercise.	Northern Inuit Dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Norrbottenspetss sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Mudis sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Northern Inuit Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	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	Low to Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The Northern Inuit Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Norrbottenspets has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Mudi has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Northern Inuit Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Norrbottenspets is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Mudi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Northern Inuit Dog is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Norrbottenspets vs Mudi vs Northern Inuit Dog

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	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.
Litter Size	3-5 puppies	5-8 puppies	5-12 puppies
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