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Name	Swedish Vallhund	Norwegian Buhund	Otterhound
Origins	Sweden	Norway	England
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	149	170	186
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Västgötaspets	Norwegian Sheepdog Norsk Buhund	Otter Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Otterhound? Which is the smallest dog, Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Otterhound?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Norwegian Buhund? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound weight comparison:	25-35 pounds (11-15 kg)	Male: 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg), Female: 26½-35½ pounds (12-16 kg)	66-115 pounds (30-52 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13 kg)	Male: 35.5 pounds (16 kg), Female: 26.5-35.5 pounds (14 kg)	90.5 pounds (41 kg)
Height Which is taller, Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Otterhound? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound height comparison:	12-16 inches (30-40 cm)	Male: 17-18.5 inches (43-47 cm), Female: 16-17.5 inches (41-45 cm)	24-26 inches (60-65 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	14 inches (35 cm)	Male: 17-18½ inches (45 cm), Female: 16-17½ inches (43 cm)	25 inches (62.5 cm)

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Otterhound? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$800-$1000	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Otterhound?	Frequent: The Swedish Vallhund is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Norwegian Buhund is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Otterhound is easier than average to get.

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound intelligence:	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.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound trainability comparison.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Otterhound dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Otterhound?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Otterhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Otterhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Otterhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Otterhound? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Alert Friendly Fearless Watchful	Funny Loving Agile Energetic Courageous Friendly	Outright Tempered Boisterous Amiable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Swedish Vallhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Otterhound dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound?	High: Swedish Vallhund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Norwegian Buhund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Otterhound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound social needs comparison:	Swedish Vallhund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Otterhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Swedish Vallhund dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Buhund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Otterhound 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Swedish Vallhund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. 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.	Otterhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound playfulness comparison:	Average: Swedish Vallhunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Norwegian Buhund is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Otterhound is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound?	Average to High: The Swedish Vallhund is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Norwegian Buhund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Otterhound barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Otterhound?	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 Swedish Vallhund indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Norwegian Buhund breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Otterhound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Swedish Vallhund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Norwegian Buhund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Otterhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Otterhound?	Swedish Vallhund 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.	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.

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound?	Swedish Vallhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Norwegian Buhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Otterhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Heart Problems Retinal Dysplasia Skin Allergies Spina Befida	Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia Von Willebrand's Disease	Joint Problems Bloat Epilepsy Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Swedish Vallhund 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.	Frequent The Otterhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound lifespan comparison. How long do Swedish Vallhund, Norwegian Buhund and Otterhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Swedish Vallhund: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Buhund: 14 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Otterhound: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Swedish Vallhund can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Otterhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Otterhound? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound energy level comparison:	Swedish Vallhund dogs are high-energy dogs.	Norwegian Buhund dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Otterhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Otterhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Swedish Vallhund dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Norwegian Buhund dogs need a lot of exercises.	Otterhound dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Otterhound?	Swedish Vallhund dogs don't need too much sleep.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Otterhound dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Otterhound?	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food daily, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Swedish Vallhund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Norwegian Buhund has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Otterhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound coat comparison:	Thick	Dense	Rough Waterproof
Colors What are the original Swedish Vallhund, Norwegian Buhund and Otterhound color?	Black Gray Red Blue White	Black Wheaten	Black Tan Blue Cream Wheaten
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Otterhound? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound grooming comparison:	Average: The Swedish Vallhund requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Norwegian Buhund requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Otterhound requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Otterhound? Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or {name3 shedding:	Swedish Vallhund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Norwegian Buhund dogs shed moderately. See more.	Otterhound dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Otterhound?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	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 Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound?	Medium ⏺ The Swedish Vallhund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Buhund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Otterhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Swedish Vallhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Norwegian Buhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Otterhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound Good With Comparison

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

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound 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.	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: Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Buhund or Otterhound? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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: Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound?	Not really Swedish Vallhund 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.	Yes Otterhound breed usually likes 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.	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound 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. See more.	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 Swedish Vallhund and Norwegian Buhund and Otterhound have?	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-7 puppies
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Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Buhund vs Otterhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2007 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909 as a Hound breed.
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 Watchdogs and Herders section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. New Zealand Kennel Club	No data available	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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