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- Affenpinscher Versus Norwegian Lundehund: Introduction
- Affenpinscher versus Norwegian Lundehund: Overview
- Affenpinscher versus Norwegian Lundehund: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Affenpinscher and the Norwegian Lundehund
- The Similarities Between the Affenpinscher and the Norwegian Lundehund
- Size (Weight and Height) of Affenpinscher versus Norwegian Lundehund
- The Popularity of Affenpinscher versus Popularity of Norwegian Lundehund
- Health Problems of Affenpinscher versus Health Problems of Norwegian Lundehund
- Tolerates Being Alone: Affenpinscher versus Norwegian Lundehund
- How Kid-friendly are Affenpinschers and Norwegian Lundehunds?
- Do Affenpinschers shed more than Norwegian Lundehunds?
- Which one drools more, the Affenpinscher or the Norwegian Lundehund
- Is the Affenpinscher Easier to Train than the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Do Affenpinschers Bark and Howl? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
- Wanderlust Potential: Affenpinscher vs. Norwegian Lundehund
- Can Affenpinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Affenpinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Affenpinscher or the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Does the Affenpinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Affenpinscher or the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Are Affenpinschers good family dogs? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Affenpinscher
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Norwegian Lundehund
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Affenpinscher versus Norwegian Lundehund. Which One is a Better Pet?
Affenpinscher Versus Norwegian Lundehund: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Affenpinscher and the Norwegian Lundehund? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Affenpinscher and the Norwegian Lundehund better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Affenpinscher and the Norwegian Lundehund.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Affenpinscher and the Norwegian Lundehund is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Affenpinscher and for the Norwegian Lundehund. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Affenpinscher and the Norwegian Lundehund.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Affenpinscher or the Norwegian Lundehund
Affenpinscher versus Norwegian Lundehund: Overview
A very important difference between the Affenpinscher and the Norwegian Lundehund is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Affenpinscher is a tiny-sized dog while the Norwegian Lundehund is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Affenpinscher belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
On the other hand, the Norwegian Lundehund belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
Affenpinscher versus Norwegian Lundehund: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Affenpinscher to the Norwegian Lundehund based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
| Factor | Affenpinscher | Norwegian Lundehund |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 14 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Easy To Train | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Weight | 7 to 9 pounds | 13 to 16 pounds |
| Height | 9 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder | 1 foot to 1 foot, 3 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $2220 | No Data |
| Price Range | $500 – $1962 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 147 | 187 |
*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Affenpinscher in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Norwegian Lundehund. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a Affenpinscher is 83 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Norwegian Lundehund is 83 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Norwegian Lundehund is not better or worse than the Affenpinscher. So, you can get the Norwegian Lundehund or the Affenpinscher!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Affenpinscher and the Norwegian Lundehund so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Affenpinscher and the Norwegian Lundehund
Below is a list of where the Affenpinscher and the Norwegian Lundehund are most different:
The Similarities Between the Affenpinscher and the Norwegian Lundehund
The Affenpinscher and the Norwegian Lundehund are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Affenpinscher and the Norwegian Lundehund are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Affenpinscher versus Norwegian Lundehund
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Affenpinscher and the Norwegian Lundehund.
Affenpinschers weigh 7 to 9 pounds when fully grown. Affenpinschers are 9 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Norwegian Lundehunds weigh 13 to 16 pounds when fully grown. Norwegian Lundehunds are 1 foot to 1 foot, 3 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
The Popularity of Affenpinscher versus Popularity of Norwegian Lundehund
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Affenpinscher and the Norwegian Lundehund over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Affenpinscher is more popular with dog owners than the Norwegian Lundehund. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Affenpinscher is 147 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Norwegian Lundehund is 187 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Affenpinscher
Popularity of Norwegian Lundehund
| Year | Affenpinscher Popularity Rank | Norwegian Lundehund Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 143 | 175 |
| 2014 | 144 | 184 |
| 2015 | 136 | 182 |
| 2016 | 149 | 188 |
| 2017 | 147 | 190 |
| 2018 | 148 | 191 |
| 2019 | 151 | 192 |
| 2020 | 163 | 195 |
Health Problems of Affenpinscher versus Health Problems of Norwegian Lundehund
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.
Both the Affenpinscher and the Norwegian Lundehund are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Affenpinscher is prone to more genetic health problems than the Norwegian Lundehund.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Affenpinscher than for the Norwegian Lundehund.
4 health tests are recommended for Affenpinscher while 3 tests are recommended for the Norwegian Lundehund.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Affenpinschers and in Norwegian Lundehunds.
Affenpinscher Health Problems
Affenpinschers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Affenpinscher puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Affenpinscher puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Affenpinscher breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Affenpinschers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Affenpinschers here.
Norwegian Lundehund Health Problems
Norwegian Lundehunds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Norwegian Lundehund puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Norwegian Lundehund puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Norwegian Lundehund breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Norwegian Lundehunds for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Norwegian Lundehunds here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Affenpinscher versus Norwegian Lundehund
Affenpinschers do not like to be left alone.
Norwegian Lundehunds do not like to be left alone.
How Kid-friendly are Affenpinschers and Norwegian Lundehunds?
Affenpinschers do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Norwegian Lundehunds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Do Affenpinschers shed more than Norwegian Lundehunds?
Affenpinschers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Norwegian Lundehunds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Affenpinscher or the Norwegian Lundehund
Affenpinschers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Norwegian Lundehunds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Is the Affenpinscher Easier to Train than the Norwegian Lundehund?
Affenpinschers are not easy to train.
Norwegian Lundehunds are very easy to train.
Do Affenpinschers Bark and Howl? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
Affenpinschers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Norwegian Lundehunds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Wanderlust Potential: Affenpinscher vs. Norwegian Lundehund
Affenpinschers do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Norwegian Lundehunds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Affenpinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Cold Weather?
Affenpinschers can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Norwegian Lundehunds can very well tolerate cold weather.
Can Affenpinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Hot Weather?
Affenpinschers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Norwegian Lundehunds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Affenpinscher or the Norwegian Lundehund?
Affenpinschers are moderately easy to groom.
Norwegian Lundehunds are very easy to groom.
Does the Affenpinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Norwegian Lundehund?
Affenpinschers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Norwegian Lundehunds have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Affenpinscher or the Norwegian Lundehund?
Affenpinschers are very good for new dog owners.
Norwegian Lundehunds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Affenpinscher or the Norwegian Lundehund?
Affenpinschers get along very well with other dogs.
Norwegian Lundehunds get along very well with other dogs.
Is the Affenpinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Norwegian Lundehund?
Affenpinschers adapt very well to apartment living.
Norwegian Lundehunds do not adapt well to apartment living.
Are Affenpinschers good family dogs? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
Affenpinschers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Norwegian Lundehunds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Affenpinscher
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Norwegian Lundehund that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Norwegian Lundehund:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Norwegian Lundehund
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Affenpinscher that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Affenpinscher:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Affenpinscher and how the Norwegian Lundehund compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Affenpinscher and of the Norwegian Lundehund to other breeds:
Affenpinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds
Affenpinscher versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog Affenpinscher versus Border Terrier Affenpinscher versus Australian Shepherd Affenpinscher versus Labradoodle Affenpinscher versus Kooikerhondje Affenpinscher versus Aussiedoodle Affenpinscher versus Pug Affenpinscher versus Pharaoh Hound Affenpinscher versus Border Collie
Norwegian Lundehund Versus Other Dog Breeds
Norwegian Lundehund versus Belgian Sheepdog Norwegian Lundehund versus Glen of Imaal Terrier Norwegian Lundehund versus Coton de Tulear Norwegian Lundehund versus Mal Shi Norwegian Lundehund versus Bernedoodle Norwegian Lundehund versus Boxer Norwegian Lundehund versus Border Collie Norwegian Lundehund versus Beaglier Norwegian Lundehund versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Norwegian Lundehund versus Chinese Shar-Pei
Conclusion: Affenpinscher versus Norwegian Lundehund. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Affenpinscher and the Norwegian Lundehund better suits you and your family.