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Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Comparison - Dog breed selector: Norwegian Sheepdog or Gra Norsk Elghund or Finnish Hunting Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Finnish Spitz
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Hunting Dogs Companion Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Norwegian Sheepdog
Norsk Buhund
Gra Norsk Elghund
Gray Norwegian Elkhound
Harmaa Norjanhirvikoira
Norsk Elghund
Norwegian Moose Dog
Small Grey Elk Dog
Elkhound
Finnish Hunting Dog
Finnish Spets
Finsk Spets
Loulou Finois
Suomalainen Pystykorva
Suomenpystykorva
Barking Bird Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz?
Medium Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Norwegian Elkhound? Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz weight comparison:
Male: 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg), Female: 26½-35½ pounds (12-16 kg) Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) 31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 35.5 pounds (16 kg), Female: 26.5-35.5 pounds (14 kg) Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) 33 pounds (15 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz? Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz height comparison:
Male: 17-18.5 inches (43-47 cm), Female: 16-17.5 inches (41-45 cm) Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm) 15-20 inches (38-51 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 17-18½ inches (45 cm), Female: 16-17½ inches (43 cm) Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm) 17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $500-$700 $500-$700
Availability
Which is easier to get, Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz?
Frequent: The Norwegian Buhund is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Norwegian Elkhound is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.

Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz intelligence:
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Smart: The Norwegian Elkhound dogs have great intelligence.
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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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Trainability
Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz trainability comparison.
Norwegian Buhund dogs are quite easy to train.
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Norwegian Elkhound dogs are easy to train.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz?
Norwegian Buhund dogs are good watchdogs.
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Norwegian Elkhound dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Norwegian Buhund dogs are average defenders.
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Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average defenders.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders.
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Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz? Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz behavior/temperament comparison:
Funny
Loving
Agile
Energetic
Courageous
Friendly
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Strong
Willed
Bold
Playful
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Loyal
Vocal
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Norwegian Buhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Finnish Spitz 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: Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz?
High: Norwegian Buhund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Norwegian Elkhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz social needs comparison:
Norwegian Buhund dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Norwegian Elkhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Buhund is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Elkhound is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz 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?
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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Norwegian Elkhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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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.
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Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz playfulness comparison:
The Norwegian Buhund is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz?
A lot: Norwegian Buhund is a particularly loud breed.
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A lot: Norwegian Elkhound is a particularly loud breed.
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A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz?
It is not recommended to keep the Norwegian Buhund breed in the home.
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 Norwegian Elkhound indoors.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.

Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Norwegian Buhund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Norwegian Elkhound 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: Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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.

Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Norwegian Buhund bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Norwegian Elkhound bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Norwegian Buhund has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Norwegian Elkhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz?
Norwegian Buhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Norwegian Elkhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz health problems comparison:
Eye Problems
Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease
No data available Eye Problems
Joint Problems
Epilepsy
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Norwegian Buhund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Norwegian Elkhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do Norwegian Buhund, Norwegian Elkhound and Finnish Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Norwegian Buhund: 14 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Norwegian Elkhound: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz?
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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Prefers cold weather
The Norwegian Elkhound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz? Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz energy level comparison:
Norwegian Buhund dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Norwegian Buhund dogs need a lot of exercises.
Norwegian Elkhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz?
Norwegian Buhund dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Norwegian Elkhound dogs don't need too much sleep.
Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.

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

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Norwegian Buhund has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Norwegian Elkhound's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity.
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Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz coat comparison:
Dense Dense Dense
Thick
Double
Colors
What are the original Norwegian Buhund, Norwegian Elkhound and Finnish Spitz color?
Black
Wheaten
Black
Gray
White
Silver
Red
Gold
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz? Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Norwegian Buhund requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz? Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or {name3 shedding:
Norwegian Buhund dogs shed moderately.
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Norwegian Elkhound dogs shed above average.
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Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz?
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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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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Hypoallergenic
Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz 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, Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz?

Medium

The Norwegian Buhund has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Norwegian Elkhound 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 Norwegian Buhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Norwegian Elkhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Norwegian Buhund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?
Norwegian Buhund dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz?
Norwegian Buhund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz?
Norwegian Buhund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz?
Norwegian Buhund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Norwegian Elkhound 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: Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz?
Yes
Norwegian Buhund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Norwegian Elkhound 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?
Yes
Norwegian Buhund is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Norwegian Elkhound is not the best dog breed 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?
Norwegian Buhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Norwegian Elkhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound 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.
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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: Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz? 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: Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz?

Not really

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

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

Finnish Spitz 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.

Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound 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.
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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 Norwegian Buhund and Norwegian Elkhound and Finnish Spitz have?
4-8 puppies 5-10 puppies 3-6 puppies

Norwegian Buhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Hound 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 Watchdogs and Herders section. 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 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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