Norwegian Buhund vs Whippet

Compare Norwegian Buhund 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

Norwegian Buhund

Whippet

Breed type

Purebred

Height

41 – 47 cm

44 – 51 cm

Weight

12 – 18 kg

9 – 19 kg

Life expectancy

13 – 15 years

12 – 14 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

4/5

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

2/5

Shedding

3/5

2/5

Barking level

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

2/5

Characteristics

Norwegian Buhund

High energy

Low grooming

Medium

Whippet

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 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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