Norwegian Lundehund vs Schapendoes

Compare Norwegian Lundehund and Schapendoes 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

Schapendoes

Breed type

Purebred

Height

32 – 38 cm

40 – 50 cm

Weight

5 – 7 kg

18 – 22 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

11 – 15 years

Child friendly

3/5

4/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

4/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

2/5

Characteristics

Norwegian Lundehund

Tiny

Schapendoes

Great with kids

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.

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About Schapendoes

Cheerful Dutch herding breed with a shaggy, low‑shedding but high‑maintenance coat. Medium, athletic and agile, it needs daily exercise and mental work yet is calm and cuddly indoors. Intelligent, sensitive and people focused, it suits active, engaged owners and varied dog sports.

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