Shikoku
VS
Norwegian Buhund
Shikoku vs Norwegian Buhund
Compare Shikoku and Norwegian Buhund 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
Shikoku
Norwegian Buhund
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 52 cm
41 – 47 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
12 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
Shikoku
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Norwegian Buhund
High energy
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Shikoku
The Shikoku is an ancient Japanese medium‑sized hunting spitz from Shikoku Island, bred for boar in steep mountains. Athletic, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it has a dense sesame double coat, strong prey drive, and needs experienced, active owners and regular mental and physical work.
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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