Norwegian Buhund

Weimaraner

Norwegian Buhund vs Weimaraner

Compare Norwegian Buhund and Weimaraner 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

Weimaraner

Breed type

Purebred

Height

41 – 47 cm

57 – 70 cm

Weight

12 – 18 kg

25 – 40 kg

Life expectancy

13 – 15 years

11 – 14 years

Child friendly

3/5

4/5

Energy level

4/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

2/5

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

2/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

2/5

Characteristics

Norwegian Buhund

High energy

Low grooming

Medium

Weimaraner

Great with kids

High energy

Quiet

Large

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 Weimaraner

Large, athletic German gundog with a sleek silver-grey coat and amber eyes. Energetic, intelligent and strongly people-oriented “Velcro dog” needing 1.5–2 hours of daily exercise plus training. Versatile in dog sports; without stimulation may become noisy, destructive or escape-prone.

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