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Norrbottenspets
VS
Irish Water Spaniel
Norrbottenspets vs Irish Water Spaniel
Compare Norrbottenspets and Irish Water Spaniel 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
Irish Water Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 45 cm
51 – 61 cm
Weight
10 – 14 kg
25 – 34 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
0/5
Characteristics
Norrbottenspets
High energy
Easy to train
Small
Irish Water Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
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 Irish Water Spaniel
Medium–large, athletic gundog with a distinctive curly liver coat, smooth face and tapering “rat tail.” Clever, water‑loving retriever that forms close bonds, often to one person. Needs substantial daily exercise, mental work, regular grooming and kind, consistent training.
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