Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund Comparison – Which dog is better Plott or Norwegian Sheepdog?

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Name	Plott Hound	Norwegian Buhund
Origins	United States	Norway
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	166	170
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Plott Hound and Norwegian Buhund. What other names are these breeds known by?	Plott Plotthund	Norwegian Sheepdog Norsk Buhund
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Plott Hound and a Norwegian Buhund. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Plott Hound and a Norwegian Buhund. Which breed is heavier?	40-75 pounds (18-34 kg)	Male: 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg), Female: 26½-35½ pounds (12-16 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 35.5 pounds (16 kg), Female: 26.5-35.5 pounds (14 kg)
Height Which is taller, Plott Hound or Norwegian Buhund? Is a Plott Hound taller than a Norwegian Buhund?	20-25 inches (51-63 cm)	Male: 17-18.5 inches (43-47 cm), Female: 16-17.5 inches (41-45 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 17-18½ inches (45 cm), Female: 16-17½ inches (43 cm)

Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Plott Hound and a Norwegian Buhund. Which breed costs more?	$300-$500	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Plott Hound or Norwegian Buhund?	Frequent: The Plott Hound is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Norwegian Buhund is easier than average to get.

Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare training requirements.	Plott Hound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare alertness levels.	Plott Hound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare territorial behaviors.	Plott Hound dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Plott Hound and a Norwegian Buhund. How do their temperaments differ?	Alert Courageous Loyal Bold	Funny Loving Agile Energetic Courageous Friendly
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Norwegian Buhund 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: Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund?	Average: Plott Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Norwegian Buhund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund social needs comparison:	Plott Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund?	Plott Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Buhund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund? Which can be better for hunting?	Plott Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Plott Hound barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Norwegian Buhund is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare play drive and energy.	The Plott Hound is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Norwegian Buhund is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Plott Hound breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Norwegian Buhund breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Plott Hound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Norwegian Buhund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Plott Hound or Norwegian Buhund?	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.

Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Plott Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Norwegian Buhund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Plott Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Plott Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Norwegian Buhund bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of Plott Hound: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Buhund: 14 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Norwegian Buhund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Plott Hound and a Norwegian Buhund. Which breed is healthier?	Plott Hounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Norwegian Buhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund?	Frequent The Plott Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Norwegian Buhund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund health problems comparison:	No data available	Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia Von Willebrand's Disease

Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare activity levels.	Plott Hound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Norwegian Buhund dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Plott Hound or Norwegian Buhund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Plott Hound dogs need a lot of exercises.	Norwegian Buhund dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Plott Hound or Norwegian Buhund?	Plott Hound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Plott Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Norwegian Buhund has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare daily food needs.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Plott Hound and Norwegian Buhund? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Red Blue Brown	Black Wheaten
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare maintenance needs.	Effortless: The Plott Hound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Norwegian Buhund requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare drooling amounts.	The Plott Hound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Norwegian Buhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Plott Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Buhund has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Plott Hound and a Norwegian Buhund? Compare fur types.	Fine	Dense
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Plott Hound or Norwegian Buhund? Do Plott Hound dogs shed more than Norwegian Buhund dogs?	Plott Hound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare kid-friendliness.	Plott Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Plott Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Plott Hound or Norwegian Buhund? Which dog is more friendly?	Plott Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Plott Hound or Norwegian Buhund?	Plott Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Plott Hound or Norwegian Buhund? Can a Plott Hound and a Norwegian Buhund be friends? Do Plott Hound dogs get along with Norwegian Buhund dogs?	Plott Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund?	Yes Plott Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Norwegian Buhund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Plott Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Norwegian Buhund is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Plott Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Norwegian Buhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare therapy capabilities.	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
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Plott Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Norwegian Buhund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Plott Hound or a Norwegian Buhund? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Plott Hound and Norwegian Buhund. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Plott Hound and Norwegian Buhund. Which has larger litters?	6-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Plott Hound and Norwegian Buhund breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Plott Hound and Norwegian Buhund. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Plott Hound vs Norwegian Buhund Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Plott Hound and Norwegian Buhund. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Plott Hound and Norwegian Buhund. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Plott Hound and Norwegian Buhund. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	No data available

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