Norrbottenspets
VS
Finnish Spitz
Norrbottenspets vs Finnish Spitz
Compare Norrbottenspets and Finnish Spitz 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
Finnish Spitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 45 cm
41 – 47 cm
Weight
10 – 14 kg
7 – 13 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
5/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Norrbottenspets
High energy
Easy to train
Small
Finnish Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Easy to train
Small
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 Finnish Spitz
Finnish Spitz is Finland’s national dog, a medium, foxlike, golden‑red spitz bred to hunt by “bark pointing.” Lively, intelligent, vocal, and affectionate with family but reserved with strangers, it needs regular exercise, mental stimulation, and typically lives 13–15 years.
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