Norwegian Lundehund vs English Foxhound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Norwegian Lundehund	English Foxhound
Origins	Norway	England
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Group	Guard Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	190	189
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Other Names	Norsk Lundehund, Norwegian Puffin Dog, Lundehund	Foxhound
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club
Price	$400-$600	$800-$1200

General Appearance - Norwegian Lundehund vs English Foxhound

Size	Small	Large
Weight	13-20 pounds (6-9 kg)	65-70 pounds (29-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	16.5 pounds (7.5 kg)	67.5 pounds (30.5 kg)
Height	12-15.5 inches (31-39 cm)	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)
Avg. Height	12-15.5 inches (35 cm)	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Hair & Care - Norwegian Lundehund vs English Foxhound

Coat	Dense	Dense
Colors	Reddish Brown Yellow Gray White Black	White Tan Lemon Black
Grooming	Average: The Norwegian Lundehund requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The English Foxhound requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Norwegian Lundehunds shed moderately.	English Foxhounds shed moderately.

Characteristics - Norwegian Lundehund vs English Foxhound

Temperament	Alert Loyal Energetic Protective	Active Friendly Sociable Companionable Gentle Tolerant
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: English Foxhound's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Norwegian Lundehunds are quite easy to train.	English Foxhounds are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Norwegian Lundehund is a playful breed.	English Foxhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Norwegian Lundehunds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	English Foxhounds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Norwegian Lundehunds are average dogs regarding their affection level.	English Foxhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Norwegian Lundehunds are a social breed.	English Foxhounds are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Norwegian Lundehund rarely barks.	High: The English Foxhound is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Norwegian Lundehunds are good watchdogs.	English Foxhounds are not the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Norwegian Lundehunds are average defenders.	English Foxhounds can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Norwegian Lundehund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The English Foxhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Norwegian Lundehunds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	English Foxhounds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Norwegian Lundehunds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	English Foxhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Norwegian Lundehunds have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	English Foxhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Norwegian Lundehunds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	English Foxhounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Norwegian Lundehunds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	English Foxhounds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Norwegian Lundehunds 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.	English Foxhounds 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.
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.

Good With - Norwegian Lundehund vs English Foxhound

Stranger Friendly	Norwegian Lundehunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	English Foxhounds are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Norwegian Lundehunds are kid-friendly dogs.	English Foxhounds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Norwegian Lundehunds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	English Foxhounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Norwegian Lundehunds are average friendly towards other dogs.	English Foxhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Norwegian Lundehund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes English Foxhound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Norwegian Lundehunds are usually recommended for elderly people.	English Foxhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Norwegian Lundehunds usually don’t get on well with other pets.	English Foxhounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Norwegian Lundehunds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes English Foxhounds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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.
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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really Norwegian Lundehund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really English Foxhound 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.

Health Factors - Norwegian Lundehund vs English Foxhound

Health Issues	The Norwegian Lundehund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	English Foxhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Health Problems	Lundehund Syndrome	Bloat Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Renal Disease
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Norwegian Lundehunds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	English Foxhounds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Norwegian Lundehunds need a lot of exercises.	English Foxhounds need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Norwegian Lundehunds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	English Foxhounds don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Norwegian Lundehund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Norwegian Lundehund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The English Foxhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Norwegian Lundehund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The English Foxhound is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Norwegian Lundehund vs English Foxhound

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	5-7 puppies
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