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Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets Comparison - Dog breed selector: Smalandsstovare or Lundehund or Norrbottenspitz? Find the right dog for you

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Name Smaland Hound Norwegian Lundehund Norrbottenspets
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Smalandsstovare Lundehund
Norwegian Puffin Dog
Norsk Lundehund
Norrbottenspitz
Pohjanpystykorva
Nordic Spitz
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Smaland Hound or Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets? Which is the smallest dog, Smaland Hound or Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets?
Medium Small Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Smaland Hound or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Lundehund? Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets weight comparison:
Male: 33-44 pounds (15-20 kg), Female: 33-44 pounds (15-20 kg) 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg) Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 38.5 pounds (17.5 kg), Female: 38.5 pounds (17.5 kg) 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg) Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Smaland Hound or Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets? Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets height comparison:
Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 16-19 inches (40-48 cm) 12-15.5 inches (31-39 cm) Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 17.5 inches (44 cm) 12-15.5 inches (35 cm) Male: 17.72 inches (45 cm), Female: 16.54 inches (42 cm)

Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Smaland Hound or Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets? Which is more expensive?
$700-$800 $400-$600 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Smaland Hound or Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Frequent: The Norwegian Lundehund is easier than average to get.
Average: The Norrbottenspets is a commonly available dog breed.

Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets intelligence:
Smart: The Smaland Hound dogs have great intelligence.
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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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Trainability
Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets trainability comparison.
Smaland Hound dogs are easy to train.
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Norwegian Lundehund dogs are quite easy to train.
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Norrbottenspets dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Smaland Hound or Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets?
Smaland Hound dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Norwegian Lundehund dogs are good watchdogs.
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Norrbottenspets dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Smaland Hound or Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Smaland Hound dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Norwegian Lundehund dogs are average defenders.
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Norrbottenspets dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Smaland Hound or Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets? Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets behavior/temperament comparison:
Agile
Energetic
Loyal
Kind
Spirited
Calm
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Loyal
Active
Alert
Confident
Attentive
Daring
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Smaland Hound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets?
Average to High: Smaland Hound dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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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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Social Needs
Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets social needs comparison:
Smaland Hound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Norwegian Lundehund dogs are a social breed.
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Norrbottenspets dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Smaland Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Smaland Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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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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Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets playfulness comparison:
The Smaland Hound is a playful breed.
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The Norwegian Lundehund is a playful breed.
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Average: Norrbottenspetss, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets?
A lot: Smaland Hound is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Norwegian Lundehund rarely barks.
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A lot: Norrbottenspets is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Smaland Hound or Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets?
It is not recommended to keep the Smaland Hound breed in the home.
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.

Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Smaland Hound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Smaland Hound or Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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.

Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Smaland Hound or Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Smaland Hound bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Norwegian Lundehund bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

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

Low 🔽

The Smaland Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Norwegian Lundehund has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets health comparison. Which is the healthier: Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets?
The Smaland Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets health problems comparison:
No data available Lundehund Syndrome No data available
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Smaland Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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.
Life Expectancy
Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets lifespan comparison. How long do Smaland Hound, Norwegian Lundehund and Norrbottenspets breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Smaland Hound: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Norwegian Lundehund: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Norrbottenspets: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets?
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 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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Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Smaland Hound or Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets?
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Smaland Hound has an average risk for obesity.
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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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Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets coat comparison:
Thick
Straight
Double
Harsh
Close Fitting
Dense Dense
Rough
Straight
Double
Colors
What are the original Smaland Hound, Norwegian Lundehund and Norrbottenspets color?
Black
White
Sable
Grey
Black & Tan
Black
Gray
White
Brown
Yellow
Reddish
Tan
White
Brown
Yellow
Blonde
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Smaland Hound or Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets? Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Smaland Hound requires minimal grooming.
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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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Smaland Hound or Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets? Smaland Hound or Norwegian Lundehund or {name3 shedding:
Smaland Hound dogs shed moderately.
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Norwegian Lundehund dogs shed moderately.
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Norrbottenspets dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Smaland Hound or Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets?
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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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
Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets 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, Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets?

Low 🔽

The Smaland Hound has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Norwegian Lundehund has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Norrbottenspets has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Smaland Hound is an average drooler.
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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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Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets Good With Comparison

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

Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets 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: Smaland Hound or Norwegian Lundehund or Norrbottenspets? 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: Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets?

Not really

Smaland Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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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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.

Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets 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 Smaland Hound and Norwegian Lundehund and Norrbottenspets have?
4-6 puppies 4-8 puppies 3-5 puppies

Smaland Hound vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norrbottenspets Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Non-Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by 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.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available 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
No data available

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