Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Norrbottenspets	Swedish Lapphund	West Siberian Laika
Origins	Sweden	Sweden	Russia
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	224	328	202
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Other Names	Nordic Spitz, Norrbottenspitz, Pohjanpystykorva	Svensk lapphund	Zapadno-Sibirskaïa Laïka
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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 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	No set	American Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No set
Price	$600-$800	$400-$600	$600-$800

General Appearance - Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika

Size	Medium	Medium	Large Medium
Weight	Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg)	Male: 40-44 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16–18 kg)	Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg), Female: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	Male: 42 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 39.5 pounds (16–18 kg)	Male: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg), Female: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)
Height	Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (45-51 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika

Coat	Double Dense Straight Rough	Fluffy	Soft
Colors	Brown White Blonde Tan Yellow	White Brown Black	Sable White Gray Salt Pepper Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Norrbottenspets doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Swedish Lapphund requires average grooming effort.	Average: The West Siberian Laika requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Norrbottenspetss shed moderately.	Swedish Lapphunds are heavy shedders.	West Siberian Laikas shed moderately.

Characteristics - Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika

Temperament	Active Attentive Daring Alert Confident	Affectionate Kind Trainable Alert Lively Versatile	Aggressive Lively Territorial Balanced Protective
Intelligent Rank	Average: Norrbottenspets's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Swedish Lapphund's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: West Siberian Laika's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Norrbottenspetss are quite easy to train.	Swedish Lapphunds are quite easy to train.	West Siberian Laikas are easy to train.
Playfulness	Norrbottenspetss, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Swedish Lapphund is a highly playful breed.	West Siberian Laikas, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Norrbottenspetss have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Swedish Lapphunds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	West Siberian Laikas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Norrbottenspetss are highly affectionate dogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	West Siberian Laikas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Norrbottenspetss need a lot of social interaction.	Swedish Lapphunds are a social breed.	West Siberian Laikas need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Norrbottenspets is a very vocal breed.	High: The Swedish Lapphund is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The West Siberian Laika rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Norrbottenspetss are average watchdogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are good watchdogs.	West Siberian Laikas are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Norrbottenspetss strongly protect their territory.	Swedish Lapphunds are extremely protective guard dogs.	West Siberian Laikas are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Norrbottenspets has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Swedish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The West Siberian Laika has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Norrbottenspetss have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Swedish Lapphunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	West Siberian Laikas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Norrbottenspetss have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Swedish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home.	West Siberian Laikas have average wanderlust potential.
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.	Swedish Lapphunds don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	West Siberian Laikas 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.	Swedish Lapphunds are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	West Siberian Laikas are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Norrbottenspetss adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Swedish Lapphunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	West Siberian Laikas 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.	Swedish Lapphunds 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.	West Siberian Laikas tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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 Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika

Stranger Friendly	Norrbottenspetss are average friendly towards strangers.	Swedish Lapphunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	West Siberian Laikas are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Norrbottenspetss are kid-friendly dogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are very kid-friendly dogs.	West Siberian Laikas are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Norrbottenspetss are average friendly towards cats.	Swedish Lapphunds are very cat-friendly dogs.	West Siberian Laikas are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Norrbottenspetss are dog-friendly dogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are very dog-friendly dogs.	West Siberian Laikas are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Norrbottenspets is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Swedish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No West Siberian Laika is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Norrbottenspetss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Swedish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	West Siberian Laikas are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Norrbottenspetss are generally with other pets.	Swedish Lapphunds are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	West Siberian Laikas are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Norrbottenspetss are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Swedish Lapphunds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No West Siberian Laikas 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	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.	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.	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.	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 Swedish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really West Siberian Laika 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 Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika

Health Issues	Norrbottenspetss tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Swedish Lapphunds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	West Siberian Laikas tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	No set	Allergies Ear Infections Eye Infections	No set
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-13 years	14-16 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.	Swedish Lapphunds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	West Siberian Laikas have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Norrbottenspetss have an average exercise need.	Swedish Lapphunds need quite a lot of exercise.	West Siberian Laikas have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Norrbottenspetss sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Swedish Lapphunds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	West Siberian Laikas sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Swedish Lapphund can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The West Siberian Laika 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.	Medium The Swedish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The West Siberian Laika has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Norrbottenspets is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Swedish Lapphund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The West Siberian Laika is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika

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	4-6 puppies	6-10 puppies
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