Norwegian Lundehund
Norwegian Lundehund
VS
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breeds
Norwegian Lundehund
Comparisons
German Spitz – Kleinspitz

Norwegian Lundehund vs German Spitz – Kleinspitz

Compare Norwegian Lundehund and German Spitz – Kleinspitz 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 Lundehund
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
32 – 38 cm
23 – 29 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
14 – 18 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics

Norwegian Lundehund
Tiny
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Great with kids
Small

Summary

About Norwegian Lundehund
The Norwegian Lundehund is a rare, small spitz-type dog with at least six toes per foot, great flexibility, and a weather-resistant double coat. Once used to hunt puffins on Norwegian cliffs, it is now an active, alert companion needing gentle training and regular mental and physical exercise.
About German Spitz – Kleinspitz
The German Spitz – Kleinspitz is a small, squarely built, fox‑faced companion with a dense double coat and curled tail. Alert, lively and strongly bonded to its people, it adapts well to city or country life, needs regular grooming, exercise and training, and can be vocal and watchful.

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