Norwegian Buhund

German Pinscher

Norwegian Buhund vs German Pinscher

Compare Norwegian Buhund and German Pinscher 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

Norwegian Buhund

German Pinscher

Breed type

Purebred

Height

41 – 47 cm

45 – 50 cm

Weight

12 – 18 kg

14 – 20 kg

Life expectancy

13 – 15 years

12 – 14 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

4/5

Intelligence

3/5

4/5

Trainability

3/5

4/5

Health

3/5

2/5

Grooming needs

2/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Norwegian Buhund

High energy

Low grooming

Medium

German Pinscher

High energy

Super smart

Low grooming

Easy to train

Medium

Summary

About Norwegian Buhund

The Norwegian Buhund is a medium, athletic Scandinavian spitz with a square build, erect ears, and curled tail. A people‑focused, vocal farm and herding dog, it is alert, energetic, and intelligent, excelling in dog sports and thriving in active homes needing a devoted watchdog.

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About German Pinscher

Medium, athletic German farm dog with sleek low‑maintenance coat in black‑and‑tan or red. Intelligent, alert, loyal and protective yet reserved with strangers. Needs plenty of exercise, mental work, firm positive training and close family involvement; generally robust and long‑lived.

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