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Name	Norrbottenspets	Swedish Lapphund	West Siberian Laika
Origins	Sweden	Sweden	Russia
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Norrbottenspitz Pohjanpystykorva Nordic Spitz	Svensk Lapphund	Zapadno-Sibirskaia Laika
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika? Which is the smallest dog, Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika?	Medium	Medium	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or Swedish Lapphund? Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika weight comparison:	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)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average 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 Which is taller, Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika? Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika height comparison:	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)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average 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)

Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$400-$600	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika?	Average: The Norrbottenspets is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The Swedish Lapphund is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The West Siberian Laika is a commonly available dog breed.

Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. 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 Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika trainability comparison.	Norrbottenspets dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Swedish Lapphund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	West Siberian Laika dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika?	Norrbottenspets dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Swedish Lapphund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	West Siberian Laika dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika? 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.	Swedish Lapphund dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	West Siberian Laika dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika? Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Confident Attentive Daring	Alert Affectionate Lively Kind Trainable Versatile	Protective Territorial Lively Aggressive Balanced
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.	Swedish Lapphund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: West Siberian Laika dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika?	Average to High: Norrbottenspets dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Swedish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: West Siberian Laika dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika social needs comparison:	Norrbottenspets dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Swedish Lapphund dogs are a social breed. See more.	West Siberian Laika dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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 Swedish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	West Siberian Laika dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	West Siberian Laika 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 Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika playfulness comparison:	Average: Norrbottenspetss, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Swedish Lapphund is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: West Siberian Laikas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika?	A lot: Norrbottenspets is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Swedish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The West Siberian Laika rarely barks. 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 Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika?	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 Swedish Lapphund breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the West Siberian Laika breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika 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.	Swedish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	West Siberian Laika dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika?	Norrbottenspets dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Swedish Lapphund 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.	West Siberian Laika dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika health comparison. Which is the healthier: Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika?	Norrbottenspetss tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Swedish Lapphunds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	West Siberian Laikas tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika health problems comparison:	No data available	Allergies Ear Infections Eye Infections	No data available
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 Swedish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The West Siberian Laika should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika lifespan comparison. How long do Norrbottenspets, Swedish Lapphund and West Siberian Laika breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Norrbottenspets: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Swedish Lapphund: 11 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of West Siberian Laika: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika?	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 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. See more.	Prefers cold weather The West Siberian Laika can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika? Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika 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.	Swedish Lapphund dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	West Siberian Laika dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Norrbottenspets dogs have an average exercise need.	Swedish Lapphund dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	West Siberian Laika dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika?	Norrbottenspets dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Swedish Lapphund dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	West Siberian Laika dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika?	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Norrbottenspets has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Swedish Lapphund has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The West Siberian Laika has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika coat comparison:	Dense Rough Straight Double	Fluffy	Soft
Colors What are the original Norrbottenspets, Swedish Lapphund and West Siberian Laika color?	Tan White Brown Yellow Blonde	Black White Brown	Black Gray White Sable Pepper Salt
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika? Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Norrbottenspets doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Swedish Lapphund requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The West Siberian Laika requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika? Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or {name3 shedding:	Norrbottenspets dogs shed moderately. See more.	Swedish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	West Siberian Laika 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 Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	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 Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika 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 Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika?	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 Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Norrbottenspets is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Swedish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The West Siberian Laika is an average drooler. See more.

Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Norrbottenspets dogs are generally with other pets.	Swedish Lapphund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	West Siberian Laika dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika? Which dog is more friendly?	Norrbottenspets dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Swedish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	West Siberian Laika 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 Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika?	Norrbottenspets dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Swedish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	West Siberian Laika dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika?	Norrbottenspets dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Swedish Lapphund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	West Siberian Laika dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Norrbottenspets or Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika?	Norrbottenspets dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Swedish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	West Siberian Laika dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika?	Yes Norrbottenspets dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Swedish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes West Siberian Laika 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 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 Which dog is good for elderly people?	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.

Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika 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 Swedish Lapphund or West Siberian Laika? 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 Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika?	Not really Norrbottenspets breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Swedish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really West Siberian Laika 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 Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika 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 Swedish Lapphund and West Siberian Laika have?	3-5 puppies	4-6 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Norrbottenspets vs Swedish Lapphund vs West Siberian Laika 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.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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	American Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No data available

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