Shiba Inu vs Norwegian Lundehund
Compare Shiba Inu and Norwegian Lundehund: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Shiba Inu
VS
Norwegian Lundehund
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Shiba Inu
Norwegian Lundehund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
36 – 42 cm
32 – 38 cm
Weight
7 – 11 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
4/5
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
Shiba Inu
Stubborn
Small
Norwegian Lundehund
Tiny
Summary
About Shiba Inu
Ancient Japanese spitz-type hunting dog, small yet muscular with foxlike face, curled tail and plush double coat in red, black and tan or sesame with urajiro. Independent, catlike, loyal but reserved, strong-willed, high prey drive, needs early socialisation, firm positive training and regular exercise.
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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