Norwegian Buhund vs Spanish Water Dog

Compare the Norwegian Buhund to the Spanish Water Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norwegian Buhunds and Spanish Water Dogs.

Norwegian Buhund vs Spanish Water Dog
Norwegian Buhund
Spanish Water Dog
Norwegian Buhund
Spanish Water Dog
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General Details
Norwegian Buhund
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
16-19 Inches
16-20 Inches
Weight
26-40 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Norwegian Buhund
Spanish Water Dog
Origin Country
Norway
Spain
Origin Year
1900 AD
1100 AD
Temperament
Norwegian Buhund
Spanish Water Dog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Norwegian Buhund
Spanish Water Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Protective
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Norwegian Buhund
Spanish Water Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Norwegian Buhund
Spanish Water Dog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Norwegian Buhund
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
None
Dander
Medium to High
None to Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Norwegian Buhund
Spanish Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Norwegian Buhund
Spanish Water Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Norwegian Buhund
Spanish Water Dog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Average
Guarding
Above Average
Above Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Above Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Norwegian Buhund
Spanish Water Dog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Norwegian Buhund
Spanish Water Dog
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Eye problems
Addison's disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Neuroaxonal dystrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Norwegian Buhund
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Long
Coat Coloring
Norwegian Buhund
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Brown
Brown
Brown and White
Brown and White
White
White
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