Norwegian Buhund vs Shikoku

Compare Norwegian Buhund and Shikoku 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

Shikoku

Breed type

Purebred

Height

41 – 47 cm

48 – 52 cm

Weight

12 – 18 kg

16 – 25 kg

Life expectancy

13 – 15 years

10 – 12 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

4/5

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

4/5

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

Shikoku

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 Shikoku

The Shikoku is an ancient Japanese medium‑sized hunting spitz from Shikoku Island, bred for boar in steep mountains. Athletic, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it has a dense sesame double coat, strong prey drive, and needs experienced, active owners and regular mental and physical work.

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