Norrbottenspets vs German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Compare Norrbottenspets and German Spitz – Mittelspitz: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Norrbottenspets
VS
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Norrbottenspets
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
41 – 45 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
10 – 14 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
13 – 17 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
4/5
4/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Norrbottenspets
High Energy
Easy to Train
Small
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great with Kids
High Energy
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 German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Medium German Spitz with a square, compact build, dense double coat and plumed tail over the back. Alert, vocal watchdog yet affectionate and people‑oriented, needing companionship, training, mental stimulation and regular grooming. Generally robust, long‑lived, and active.
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