Norrbottenspets
VS
Whippet
Norrbottenspets vs Whippet
Compare Norrbottenspets and Whippet 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
Whippet
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 45 cm
44 – 51 cm
Weight
10 – 14 kg
9 – 19 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
4/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Norrbottenspets
High energy
Easy to train
Small
Whippet
Low grooming
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 Whippet
Medium sighthound combining racing speed with calm companionship. Sleek, lean and Greyhound‑like, with a short, easy‑care coat but little weather protection. Sensitive, gentle and people‑oriented, it needs kind training, safe chances to sprint, soft warm bedding and a stable, quiet home.
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