Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Buhund
Compare Norwegian Lundehund and Norwegian Buhund: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Norwegian Lundehund
VS
Norwegian Buhund
Comparison table
Show differences only
Characteristic
Norwegian Lundehund
Norwegian Buhund
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
32 – 38 cm
41 – 47 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
12 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Norwegian Lundehund
Tiny
Norwegian Buhund
High energy
Low grooming
Medium
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 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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