Swedish Lapphund
VS
Norwich Terrier
Swedish Lapphund vs Norwich Terrier
Compare Swedish Lapphund and Norwich Terrier 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
Swedish Lapphund
Norwich Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 51 cm
25 – 26 cm
Weight
19 – 21 kg
5 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
2/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
Characteristics
Swedish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Norwich Terrier
Super smart
Tiny
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 Norwich Terrier
Norwich Terriers are small, sturdy, confident terriers with prick ears, a foxy, alert expression and a harsh, weather‑resistant coat. Bred as farm ratters, they remain lively, curious hunters, need regular exercise, mental stimulation and moderate grooming, and are generally long lived.
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