Swedish Lapphund vs Norwegian Buhund
Compare Swedish Lapphund and Norwegian Buhund: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Swedish Lapphund
VS
Norwegian Buhund
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Swedish Lapphund
Norwegian Buhund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
40 – 51 cm
41 – 47 cm
Weight
19 – 21 kg
12 – 18 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 15 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
1/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
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
Swedish Lapphund
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Medium
Norwegian Buhund
High Energy
Low Grooming
Medium
Summary
About Swedish Lapphund
The Swedish Lapphund is an ancient Nordic spitz‑type herding dog with a compact, sturdy build and thick black double coat. Lively, vocal and people‑oriented, it excels in herding and dog sports. Active, intelligent and sensitive, it needs regular exercise, training and close family contact.
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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