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Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Lundehund or Norrbottenspitz or Hallstrom Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Norwegian Lundehund Norrbottenspets New Guinea Singing Dog
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Group Guard Dogs Companion Dogs Working Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Lundehund
Norwegian Puffin Dog
Norsk Lundehund
Norrbottenspitz
Pohjanpystykorva
Nordic Spitz
Hallstrom Dog
New Guinea Wild Dog
Singer
New Guinea Highland Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog?
Small Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or Norrbottenspets? Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog weight comparison:
13-20 pounds (6-9 kg) Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg) 18-30 pounds (8-14 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
16.5 pounds (7.5 kg) Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg) 24 pounds (11 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog? Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog height comparison:
12-15.5 inches (31-39 cm) Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm) 14-15 inches (35-38 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
12-15.5 inches (35 cm) Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm) 14.5 inches (36.5 cm)

Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog? Which is more expensive?
$400-$600 $600-$800 $400-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog?
Frequent: The Norwegian Lundehund is easier than average to get.
Average: The Norrbottenspets is a commonly available dog breed.
Average: The New Guinea Singing Dog is a commonly available dog breed.

Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog intelligence:
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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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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Smart: The New Guinea Singing Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog trainability comparison.
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are quite easy to train.
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Norrbottenspets dogs are quite easy to train.
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New Guinea Singing Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog?
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are good watchdogs.
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Norrbottenspets dogs are average watchdogs.
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New Guinea Singing Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are average defenders.
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Norrbottenspets dogs strongly protect their territory.
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New Guinea Singing Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog? Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Loyal
Active
Alert
Confident
Attentive
Daring
Active
Alert
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Norwegian Lundehund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Norrbottenspets dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: New Guinea Singing Dog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog?
Average: Norwegian Lundehund dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average to High: Norrbottenspets dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: New Guinea Singing Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog social needs comparison:
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are a social breed.
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Norrbottenspets dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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New Guinea Singing Dog dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Norwegian Lundehund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Norrbottenspets dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the New Guinea Singing Dog 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 Lundehund dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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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.
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New Guinea Singing Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog playfulness comparison:
The Norwegian Lundehund is a playful breed.
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Average: Norrbottenspetss, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The New Guinea Singing Dog is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog?
Low to Average: The Norwegian Lundehund rarely barks.
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A lot: Norrbottenspets is a particularly loud breed.
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A lot: New Guinea Singing Dog is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Norwegian Lundehund breed.
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.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the New Guinea Singing Dog breed.

Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Norwegian Lundehund dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: Norrbottenspets dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
New Guinea Singing Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog?
Norwegian Lundehund 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.
Norrbottenspets dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Norwegian Lundehund bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Norrbottenspets bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

New Guinea Singing Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Norwegian Lundehund has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Norrbottenspets has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The New Guinea Singing Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog mouthiness comparison:
Norwegian Lundehund dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Norrbottenspets dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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New Guinea Singing Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog?
The Norwegian Lundehund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Norrbottenspetss tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog health problems comparison:
Lundehund Syndrome No data available No data available
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Norwegian Lundehund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Norrbottenspets should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The New Guinea Singing Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Norwegian Lundehund, Norrbottenspets and New Guinea Singing Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Norwegian Lundehund: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Norrbottenspets: 13 years
15-19 years
The average lifespan of New Guinea Singing Dog: 17 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog?
Prefers cold weather
The Norwegian Lundehund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog?
1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. 1 to 1.5 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Norwegian Lundehund has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Norrbottenspets has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The New Guinea Singing Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog coat comparison:
Dense Dense
Rough
Straight
Double
Fluffy
Soft
Thick
Double
Colors
What are the original Norwegian Lundehund, Norrbottenspets and New Guinea Singing Dog color?
Black
Gray
White
Brown
Yellow
Reddish
Tan
White
Brown
Yellow
Blonde
Black
Tan
Red
Sable
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog? Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog grooming comparison:
Average: The Norwegian Lundehund requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Norrbottenspets doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The New Guinea Singing Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog? Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or {name3 shedding:
Norwegian Lundehund dogs shed moderately.
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Norrbottenspets dogs shed moderately.
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New Guinea Singing Dog dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog?
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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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 Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog 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 Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog?

Medium

The Norwegian Lundehund has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Norrbottenspets has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The New Guinea Singing Dog has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Norwegian Lundehund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Norrbottenspets is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The New Guinea Singing Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Norwegian Lundehund dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Norrbottenspets dogs are generally with other pets.
New Guinea Singing Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog? Which dog is more friendly?
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Norrbottenspets dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
New Guinea Singing Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog?
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Norrbottenspets dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
New Guinea Singing Dog dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog?
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Norrbottenspets dogs are average friendly towards cats.
New Guinea Singing Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog?
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Norrbottenspets dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
New Guinea Singing Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog?
Yes
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Norrbottenspets dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
New Guinea Singing Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Norwegian Lundehund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Norrbottenspets is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
New Guinea Singing Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Norwegian Lundehunds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Norrbottenspetss are usually recommended for elderly people.
New Guinea Singing Dogs are commonly okay with elderly people.

Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog 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 Lundehund or Norrbottenspets or New Guinea Singing Dog? 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 Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog?

Not really

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

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

New Guinea Singing Dog 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 Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog 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 Lundehund and Norrbottenspets and New Guinea Singing Dog have?
4-8 puppies 3-5 puppies 1-6 puppies

Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets vs New Guinea Singing Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Non-Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous 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 Hunting Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American 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
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