Norwegian Buhund vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Norwegian Buhund to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norwegian Buhunds and Japanese Spitz.
Norwegian Buhund
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
16-19 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
26-40 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Norwegian Buhund
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
Norway
Japan
Origin Year
1900 AD
1950 AD
Norwegian Buhund
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norwegian Buhund
Japanese Spitz
Norwegian Buhund
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Norwegian Buhund
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Norwegian Buhund
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium to High
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Norwegian Buhund
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Norwegian Buhund
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Norwegian Buhund
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norwegian Buhund
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Norwegian Buhund
Japanese Spitz
Norwegian Buhund
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Norwegian Buhund
Japanese Spitz
