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Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund Comparison - Dog breed selector: Norrbottenspitz or NI dog or Norwegian Sheepdog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Norrbottenspets Northern Inuit Dog Norwegian Buhund
OriginsSweden flagSweden England flagEngland Norway flagNorway
Group Companion Dogs Guard Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Norrbottenspitz
Pohjanpystykorva
Nordic Spitz
NI dog Norwegian Sheepdog
Norsk Buhund
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund breed type comparison:
Purebred Cross Breed Purebred

Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund? Which is the smallest dog, Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund?
Medium Large
Giant
Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Northern Inuit Dog? Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund weight comparison:
Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg) Male: 79-110 pounds (36-50 kg), Female: 55-84 pounds (25-38 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: 94.5 pounds (43 kg), Female: 69.5 pounds (31.5 kg) Male: 35.5 pounds (16 kg), Female: 26.5-35.5 pounds (14 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund? Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund height comparison:
Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm) Male: 23-32 inches (58-81 cm), Female: 23-28 inches (58-71 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) Male: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm), Female: 25.5 inches (64.5 cm) Male: 17-18½ inches (45 cm), Female: 16-17½ inches (43 cm)

Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $800-$1000 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund?
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.
Frequent: The Norwegian Buhund is easier than average to get.

Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund 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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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Trainability
Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund trainability comparison.
Norrbottenspets dogs are quite easy to train.
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Northern Inuit Dog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Norwegian Buhund dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund?
Norrbottenspets dogs are average watchdogs.
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Northern Inuit Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Norwegian Buhund dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund? 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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Northern Inuit Dog dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Norwegian Buhund dogs are average defenders.
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Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund? Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Alert
Confident
Attentive
Daring
Friendly
Gentle
Calm
Familiar
Dependable
Funny
Loving
Agile
Energetic
Courageous
Friendly
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.
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Sensitive: Northern Inuit Dog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Norwegian Buhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund?
Average to High: Norrbottenspets dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Northern Inuit Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Norwegian Buhund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund social needs comparison:
Norrbottenspets dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Northern Inuit Dog dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Norwegian Buhund dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Norrbottenspets dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Northern Inuit Dog dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Buhund is strong enough to escape from home.
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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.
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Northern Inuit Dog 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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Norwegian Buhund dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund playfulness comparison:
Average: Norrbottenspetss, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Northern Inuit Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Norwegian Buhund is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund?
A lot: Norrbottenspets is a particularly loud breed.
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Average: The Northern Inuit Dog barks occasionally.
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A lot: Norwegian Buhund is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund?
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.
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 Northern Inuit Dog indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Norwegian Buhund breed in the home.

Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund 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.
Northern Inuit Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Norwegian Buhund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog 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.
Northern Inuit Dog 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 Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Norrbottenspets bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Northern Inuit Dog bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Norwegian Buhund bite force: Ordinary.
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 Northern Inuit Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Norwegian Buhund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund mouthiness comparison:
Norrbottenspets dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Northern Inuit Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Norwegian Buhund dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund?
Norrbottenspetss tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Northern Inuit Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Norwegian Buhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund health problems comparison:
No data available Addison's Disease
Epilepsy
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems
Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease
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.
Average
The Northern Inuit Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Norwegian Buhund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund lifespan comparison. How long do Norrbottenspets, Northern Inuit Dog and Norwegian Buhund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Norrbottenspets: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Northern Inuit Dog: 13 years
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Norwegian Buhund: 14 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund?
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 Northern Inuit Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Norwegian Buhund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund? Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund 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.
Northern Inuit Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Norwegian Buhund dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Norrbottenspets dogs have an average exercise need.
Northern Inuit Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Norwegian Buhund dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund?
Norrbottenspets dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Norwegian Buhund dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

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

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund coat comparison:
Dense
Rough
Straight
Double
Dense Dense
Colors
What are the original Norrbottenspets, Northern Inuit Dog and Norwegian Buhund color?
Tan
White
Brown
Yellow
Blonde
Black
Gray
White
Sable
Black
Wheaten
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund? Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Norrbottenspets doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Northern Inuit Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Norwegian Buhund requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund? Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or {name3 shedding:
Norrbottenspets dogs shed moderately.
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Northern Inuit Dog dogs shed moderately.
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Norwegian Buhund dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund?
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund 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 vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund?

Medium

The Norrbottenspets has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Northern Inuit Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Norwegian Buhund 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.
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The Northern Inuit Dog is an average drooler.
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The Norwegian Buhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Norrbottenspets dogs are generally with other pets.
Northern Inuit Dog 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 Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund? Which dog is more friendly?
Norrbottenspets dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Norwegian Buhund dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund?
Norrbottenspets dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Norwegian Buhund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund?
Norrbottenspets dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Norwegian Buhund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Norrbottenspets or Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund?
Norrbottenspets dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are average friendly towards other 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 Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund?
Yes
Norrbottenspets dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Northern Inuit Dog 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
Northern Inuit Dog 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.
Northern Inuit Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Norwegian Buhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund 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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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 Northern Inuit Dog or Norwegian Buhund? 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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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.

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 Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund?

Not really

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

Northern Inuit Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Norwegian Buhund 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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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.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund 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.
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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 Northern Inuit Dog and Norwegian Buhund have?
3-5 puppies 5-12 puppies 4-8 puppies

Norrbottenspets vs Northern Inuit Dog vs Norwegian Buhund 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. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 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. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available Dog Registry of America Inc. No data available

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