Norwegian Buhund vs Swedish Vallhund
Norwegian Buhund
The Norwegian Buhund is a spirited and alert dog with a friendly and affectionate nature.
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Swedish Vallhund
The Swedish Vallhund is a lively and intelligent dog with a friendly and outgoing personality.
View profile→| Attribute | Norwegian Buhund | Swedish Vallhund |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Medium | Small |
| Height | 41 - 47 cm | 29 - 35 cm |
| Weight | 15 kg | 13 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 14 years | 14 years |
| FCI Group | Spitz and Primitive Types | Spitz and Primitive Types |
| Grooming | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Energy Level | Very high | Very high |
| Trainability | Medium | High |
| Child Friendly | High | Medium |
| Character | The Norwegian Buhund is a spirited and alert dog with a friendly and affectionate nature. | The Swedish Vallhund is a lively and intelligent dog with a friendly and outgoing personality. |
Comparison
Norwegian Buhund
Swedish Vallhund
Summary
The Norwegian Buhund is a medium dog (15 kg) with a life expectancy of 14 years. The Swedish Vallhund is small (13 kg) and lives 14 years. For grooming, the Norwegian Buhund rates low, the Swedish Vallhund low. The Norwegian Buhund scores high for child-friendliness, the Swedish Vallhund medium. For beginners, the Swedish Vallhund is the better choice. For families with children, the Norwegian Buhund is more suitable.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Swedish Vallhund has high trainability with very high energy
Swedish VallhundFor Families
Norwegian Buhund has high child-friendliness
Norwegian BuhundFor Active People
Both breeds are comparable
Low Maintenance
Both breeds are comparable
For Apartments
Swedish Vallhund is small with very high energy
Swedish VallhundFrequently Asked Questions
The Norwegian Buhund is a medium dog (15 kg) with very high energy. The Swedish Vallhund is small (13 kg) with very high energy. The Norwegian Buhund lives 14 years, the Swedish Vallhund 14 years.