Norwegian Buhund vs Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

Compare Norwegian Buhund and Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen 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

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

Breed type

Purebred

Height

41 – 47 cm

34 – 38 cm

Weight

12 – 18 kg

15 – 20 kg

Life expectancy

13 – 15 years

12 – 14 years

Child friendly

3/5

4/5

Energy level

4/5

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

2/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Norwegian Buhund

High energy

Low grooming

Medium

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

Great with kids

Low grooming

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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen: small, sturdy French scent hound with a rough, tousled coat and shaggy eyebrows and beard. Cheerful, social and comical yet independent, vocal and strong‑willed. Needs plenty of exercise, patient positive training and secure fencing due to strong hunting drive.

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