Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Afghan Hound Versus Norwegian Lundehund: Introduction
- Afghan Hound versus Norwegian Lundehund: Overview
- Afghan Hound versus Norwegian Lundehund: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Afghan Hound and the Norwegian Lundehund
- The Similarities Between the Afghan Hound and the Norwegian Lundehund
- Size (Weight and Height) of Afghan Hound versus Norwegian Lundehund
- The Popularity of Afghan Hound versus Popularity of Norwegian Lundehund
- Health Problems of Afghan Hound versus Health Problems of Norwegian Lundehund
- Which one drools more, the Afghan Hound or the Norwegian Lundehund
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Afghan Hound or the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Is the Afghan Hound Easier to Train than the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Tolerates Being Alone: Afghan Hound versus Norwegian Lundehund
- Do Afghan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afghan Hound or the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Do Afghan Hounds shed more than Norwegian Lundehunds?
- Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Are Afghan Hounds good family dogs? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
- How Kid-friendly are Afghan Hounds and Norwegian Lundehunds?
- Does the Afghan Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Wanderlust Potential: Afghan Hound vs. Norwegian Lundehund
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Afghan Hound
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Norwegian Lundehund
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Afghan Hound versus Norwegian Lundehund. Which One is a Better Pet?
Afghan Hound Versus Norwegian Lundehund: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Afghan Hound 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 Afghan Hound 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 Afghan Hound and the Norwegian Lundehund.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Afghan Hound 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 Afghan Hound 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 Afghan Hound 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 Afghan Hound or the Norwegian Lundehund
Afghan Hound versus Norwegian Lundehund: Overview
A very important difference between the Afghan Hound and the Norwegian Lundehund is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Afghan Hound is a large-sized dog while the Norwegian Lundehund is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Afghan Hound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
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.
Afghan Hound versus Norwegian Lundehund: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Afghan Hound 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 | Afghan Hound | Norwegian Lundehund |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Height | 24 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder | 1 foot to 1 foot, 3 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 50 to 60 pounds | 13 to 16 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $2390 | No Data |
| Price Range | $2250 – $2500 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 105 | 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 Afghan Hound 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 Afghan Hound is 78 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 a better pet than the Afghan Hound. So, you should get the Norwegian Lundehund!
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 Afghan Hound 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 Afghan Hound and the Norwegian Lundehund
Below is a list of where the Afghan Hound and the Norwegian Lundehund are most different:
The Similarities Between the Afghan Hound and the Norwegian Lundehund
The Afghan Hound and the Norwegian Lundehund are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Afghan Hound and the Norwegian Lundehund are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Afghan Hound versus Norwegian Lundehund
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Afghan Hound and the Norwegian Lundehund.
Afghan Hounds weigh 50 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Afghan Hounds are 24 to 26 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 Afghan Hound 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 Afghan Hound and the Norwegian Lundehund over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Afghan Hound is more popular with dog owners than the Norwegian Lundehund. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Afghan Hound is 105 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Norwegian Lundehund is 187 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Afghan Hound
Popularity of Norwegian Lundehund
| Year | Afghan Hound Popularity Rank | Norwegian Lundehund Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 95 | 175 |
| 2014 | 98 | 184 |
| 2015 | 100 | 182 |
| 2016 | 113 | 188 |
| 2017 | 93 | 190 |
| 2018 | 113 | 191 |
| 2019 | 111 | 192 |
| 2020 | 122 | 195 |
Health Problems of Afghan Hound 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 Afghan Hound 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 Norwegian Lundehund is prone to the same number of genetic health problems as the Afghan Hound.
3 health tests are recommended for Afghan Hound while 3 tests are recommended for the Norwegian Lundehund.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Afghan Hounds and in Norwegian Lundehunds.
Afghan Hound Health Problems
Afghan Hounds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Afghan Hound 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 Afghan Hound puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Afghan Hound 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 Afghan Hounds for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Afghan Hounds 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.
Which one drools more, the Afghan Hound or the Norwegian Lundehund
Afghan Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Norwegian Lundehunds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Afghan Hound or the Norwegian Lundehund?
Afghan Hounds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Norwegian Lundehunds are very easy to groom.
Is the Afghan Hound Easier to Train than the Norwegian Lundehund?
Afghan Hounds are not easy to train.
Norwegian Lundehunds are very easy to train.
Tolerates Being Alone: Afghan Hound versus Norwegian Lundehund
Afghan Hounds do not like to be left alone.
Norwegian Lundehunds do not like to be left alone.
Do Afghan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
Afghan Hounds 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.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Afghan Hound or the Norwegian Lundehund?
Afghan Hounds are OK for new dog owners.
Norwegian Lundehunds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Afghan Hound or the Norwegian Lundehund?
Afghan Hounds get along very well with other dogs.
Norwegian Lundehunds get along very well with other dogs.
Do Afghan Hounds shed more than Norwegian Lundehunds?
Afghan Hounds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Norwegian Lundehunds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Is the Afghan Hound Better for Apartment Owners than the Norwegian Lundehund?
Afghan Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.
Norwegian Lundehunds do not adapt well to apartment living.
Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Cold Weather?
Afghan Hounds can very well tolerate cold weather.
Norwegian Lundehunds can very well tolerate cold weather.
Can Afghan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Hot Weather?
Afghan Hounds can tolerate hot weather.
Norwegian Lundehunds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Are Afghan Hounds good family dogs? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
Afghan Hounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Norwegian Lundehunds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Afghan Hounds and Norwegian Lundehunds?
Afghan Hounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Norwegian Lundehunds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Afghan Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Norwegian Lundehund?
Afghan Hounds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other 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.
Wanderlust Potential: Afghan Hound vs. Norwegian Lundehund
Afghan Hounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Norwegian Lundehunds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Afghan Hound
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 Afghan Hound 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 Afghan Hound:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Afghan Hound and how the Norwegian Lundehund compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Afghan Hound and of the Norwegian Lundehund to other breeds:
Afghan Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds
Afghan Hound versus Yorkipoo Afghan Hound versus Portuguese Water Dog Afghan Hound versus Finnish Spitz Afghan Hound versus German Longhaired Pointer Afghan Hound versus Morkie Afghan Hound versus Boxer Afghan Hound versus Sussex Spaniel Afghan Hound versus Norwich Terrier Afghan Hound versus Maltipoo Afghan Hound versus Brittany
Norwegian Lundehund Versus Other Dog Breeds
Norwegian Lundehund versus Finnish Spitz Norwegian Lundehund versus Weimaraner Norwegian Lundehund versus Kishu Ken Norwegian Lundehund versus Estrela Mountain Dog Norwegian Lundehund versus Miniature Schnauzer Norwegian Lundehund versus Labrador Retriever Norwegian Lundehund versus Lowchen Norwegian Lundehund versus Brittany Norwegian Lundehund versus Finnish Spitz Norwegian Lundehund versus Sheepadoodle
Conclusion: Afghan Hound 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 Afghan Hound and the Norwegian Lundehund better suits you and your family.