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Norrbottenspets
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Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Norrbottenspets vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Norrbottenspets and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) 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
Norrbottenspets
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 45 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
10 – 14 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
Characteristics
Norrbottenspets
High energy
Easy to train
Small
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
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.
About Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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