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

Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Norrbottenspets or Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, Norrbottenspets or Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Norrbottenspets or Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Buhund? Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz weight comparison:	Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg)	Male: 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg), Female: 26½-35½ pounds (12-16 kg)	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	Male: 35.5 pounds (16 kg), Female: 26.5-35.5 pounds (14 kg)	33 pounds (15 kg)
Height Which is taller, Norrbottenspets or Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz? Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz height comparison:	Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm)	Male: 17-18.5 inches (43-47 cm), Female: 16-17.5 inches (41-45 cm)	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm)	Male: 17-18½ inches (45 cm), Female: 16-17½ inches (43 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Norrbottenspets or Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$800-$1000	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Norrbottenspets or Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz?	Average: The Norrbottenspets is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Norwegian Buhund is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.

Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz trainability comparison.	Norrbottenspets dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Norrbottenspets or Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz?	Norrbottenspets dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Norrbottenspets or Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz? 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.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Norrbottenspets or Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz? Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Confident Attentive Daring	Funny Loving Agile Energetic Courageous Friendly	Playful Independent Happy Intelligent Loyal Vocal
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.	Norwegian Buhund 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz?	Average to High: Norrbottenspets dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Norwegian Buhund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz social needs comparison:	Norrbottenspets dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Finnish Spitz 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 Norwegian Buhund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Norwegian Buhund dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz playfulness comparison:	Average: Norrbottenspetss, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Norwegian Buhund is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz?	A lot: Norrbottenspets is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Norwegian Buhund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed. 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 Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz?	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 recommended to keep the Norwegian Buhund breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz 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.	Norwegian Buhund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Norrbottenspets or Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz?	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.	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.

Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz?	Norrbottenspetss tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Norwegian Buhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz health problems comparison:	No data available	Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia Von Willebrand's Disease	Eye Problems Joint Problems Epilepsy
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.	Frequent The Norwegian Buhund 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).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do Norrbottenspets, Norwegian Buhund and Finnish Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Norrbottenspets: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Buhund: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz?	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 Norwegian Buhund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. 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.

Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Norrbottenspets or Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz?	1 to 1.5 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.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, 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 Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Norrbottenspets has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Norwegian Buhund has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz coat comparison:	Dense Rough Straight Double	Dense	Dense Thick Double
Colors What are the original Norrbottenspets, Norwegian Buhund and Finnish Spitz color?	Tan White Brown Yellow Blonde	Black Wheaten	Red Gold
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Norrbottenspets or Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz? Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Norrbottenspets doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Norwegian Buhund requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Norrbottenspets or Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz? Norrbottenspets or Norwegian Buhund or {name3 shedding:	Norrbottenspets dogs shed moderately. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs shed moderately. See more.	Finnish Spitz 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 Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.
Hypoallergenic Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz 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 Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz?	Medium ⏺ The Norrbottenspets has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Buhund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Spitz 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 Norwegian Buhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Norrbottenspets dogs are generally with other pets.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Norrbottenspets or Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?	Norrbottenspets dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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 Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz?	Norrbottenspets dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Norrbottenspets or Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz?	Norrbottenspets dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Norrbottenspets or Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz?	Norrbottenspets dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz?	Yes Norrbottenspets 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.	Yes Finnish Spitz 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 Norwegian Buhund is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	Yes Finnish Spitz 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.	Norwegian Buhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz 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 Norwegian Buhund or Finnish Spitz? 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 Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz?	Not really Norrbottenspets breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Norwegian Buhund 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.
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 Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz 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 Norwegian Buhund and Finnish Spitz have?	3-5 puppies	4-8 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Norrbottenspets vs Norwegian Buhund vs Finnish Spitz 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 2009 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting 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 Watchdogs and Herders section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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

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