Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika Comparison – Which dog is better Norwegian Sheepdog or Laika?

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Name	Norwegian Buhund	Russo-European Laika
Origins	Norway	Russia
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Norwegian Sheepdog Norsk Buhund	Laika Russko-Evropeiskaya Laika
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika? Is the Norwegian Buhund bigger than the Russo-European Laika breed? Is a Norwegian Buhund smaller than a Russo-European Laika?	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika? Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika weight comparison:	Male: 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg), Female: 26½-35½ pounds (12-16 kg)	Male: 15-35 pounds (7-16 kg), Female: 13-33 pounds (6-15 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: 25 pounds (11.5 kg), Female: 23 pounds (10.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika? Is a Norwegian Buhund taller than a Russo-European Laika?	Male: 17-18.5 inches (43-47 cm), Female: 16-17.5 inches (41-45 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 17-18½ inches (45 cm), Female: 16-17½ inches (43 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Norwegian Buhund and Russo-European Laika?	$800-$1000	Unknown
Availability Which is easier to get, Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika?	Frequent: The Norwegian Buhund is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika smarter? Which is best? Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Very smart: Russo-European Laika is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika trainability comparison. What's the difference between Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika?	Norwegian Buhund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Russo-European Laika dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika?	Norwegian Buhund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Russo-European Laika dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Norwegian Buhund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Russo-European Laika dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika? Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika behavior/temperament comparison:	Funny Loving Agile Energetic Courageous Friendly	Stubborn Independent Agile Alert Intelligent Affectionate Territorial Bold Cheerful Resourceful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika?	Norwegian Buhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Russo-European Laika 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: Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika?	High: Norwegian Buhund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Russo-European Laika dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika social needs comparison:	Norwegian Buhund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Russo-European Laika dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika?	The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Buhund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Russo-European Laika dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika? 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. See more.	Russo-European Laika dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika playfulness comparison:	The Norwegian Buhund is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Russo-European Laika is a highly playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika?	A lot: Norwegian Buhund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Russo-European Laika 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 Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika?	It is not recommended to keep the Norwegian Buhund breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Russo-European Laika breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika 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.	Average: Russo-European Laika 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 Russo-European Laika?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Russo-European Laika dogs handle alone time quite well.

Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Norwegian Buhund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Russo-European Laika bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Norwegian Buhund more dangerous than a Russo-European Laika?	Low 🔽 The Norwegian Buhund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Russo-European Laika has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika mouthiness comparison:	Norwegian Buhund dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Russo-European Laika dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika health comparison. Which is the healthier: Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika?	Norwegian Buhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika health problems comparison:	Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia Von Willebrand's Disease	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika?	Frequent The Norwegian Buhund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Russo-European Laika should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika lifespan comparison. How long do Norwegian Buhund and Russo-European Laika breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Norwegian Buhund and Russo-European Laika?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Buhund: 14 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Russo-European Laika: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika?	Prefers cold weather The Norwegian Buhund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Russo-European Laika can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika? Does the Norwegian Buhund breed eat more than the Russo-European Laika breed?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 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? Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Norwegian Buhund has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Russo-European Laika has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Thick Double
Colors What are the original Norwegian Buhund and Russo-European Laika color? Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika color comparison:	Black Wheaten	Black White Grey Pepper Salt Dark & White Patches
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika? Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Norwegian Buhund requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Russo-European Laika requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika? Do Norwegian Buhund dogs shed more than Russo-European Laika dogs?	Norwegian Buhund dogs shed moderately. See more.	Russo-European 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: Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika?	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 Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika?	Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Buhund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Russo-European Laika has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika?	The Norwegian Buhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Russo-European Laika is an average drooler. See more.

Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika 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.	Russo-European Laika dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika? Which dog is more friendly?	Norwegian Buhund dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Russo-European Laika dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika?	Norwegian Buhund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Russo-European Laika dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika?	Norwegian Buhund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Russo-European Laika dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European Laika? Can a Norwegian Buhund and a Russo-European Laika be friends? Do Norwegian Buhund dogs get along with Russo-European Laika dogs?	Norwegian Buhund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Russo-European Laika dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika?	Yes Norwegian Buhund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Russo-European Laika 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 Russo-European Laika is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Norwegian Buhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Russo-European Laikas are not recommended for elderly people.

Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Norwegian Buhund or Russo-European 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.
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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika?	Not really Norwegian Buhund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Russo-European 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.
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.

Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Norwegian Buhund and Russo-European Laika have? Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika litter size comparison:	4-8 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Norwegian Buhund vs Russo-European Laika Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Herding breed.	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 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

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