Australian Shepherd
VS
Norrbottenspets
Australian Shepherd vs Norrbottenspets
Compare Australian Shepherd and Norrbottenspets side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Australian Shepherd
Norrbottenspets
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
46 – 58 cm
41 – 45 cm
Weight
14 – 29 kg
10 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 16 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Australian Shepherd
Easy to train
Medium
Norrbottenspets
High energy
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
About Norrbottenspets
The Norrbottenspets is a rare Nordic spitz: small to medium, athletic, with a foxlike look and curled tail. Bred in Sweden/Finland for forest bird hunting, it is vocal, alert, loyal, and reserved with strangers. Needs daily exercise, mental work, and close family involvement.
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