A Detailed Comparison of the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund.

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Bluetick Coonhound Versus Norwegian Buhund: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund 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 Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund 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 Bluetick Coonhound and for the Norwegian Buhund. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Bluetick Coonhound or the Norwegian Buhund.

Bluetick Coonhound versus Norwegian Buhund: Overview

Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund are similar in size. The Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Bluetick Coonhound 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 Buhund belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

Bluetick Coonhound versus Norwegian Buhund: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Bluetick Coonhound to the Norwegian Buhund 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.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund

Factor Bluetick Coonhound Norwegian Buhund
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 15 years
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Easy To Train 2/5 4/5
Height 23 to 30 inches tall at the shoulder 16 to 18 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 5/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Weight 45 to 100 pounds 26 to 40 pounds
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $830 No Data
Price Range $465 – $1200 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Hip Dysplasia
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  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination- after the age of 24 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Bluetick Coonhound 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 Buhund. 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 the Bluetick Coonhound is 72 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Norwegian Buhund is 81 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Norwegian Buhund is a better pet than the Bluetick Coonhound. So, you should get the Norwegian Buhund!

    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 Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund

    Below is a list of where the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund are most different:

    • Bluetick Coonhounds are very easy to groom. However, Norwegian Buhunds require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.

    The Similarities Between the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund

    The Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund are most similar:

    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund do not adapt well to apartment living.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund are highly intelligent.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund are very playful.

    Size Comparison of Bluetick Coonhound versus Norwegian Buhund

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund.

    Bluetick Coonhounds weigh 45 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Bluetick Coonhounds are 23 to 30 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Norwegian Buhunds weigh 26 to 40 pounds when fully grown. Norwegian Buhunds are 16 to 18 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Bluetick Coonhound versus Norwegian Buhund

    The lifespan of Bluetick Coonhounds is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Bluetick Coonhounds is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Norwegian Buhunds is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Norwegian Buhunds is 13.5 years.

    Norwegian Buhunds live longer than Bluetick Coonhounds.

    Health Problems of Bluetick Coonhound versus Health Problems of Norwegian Buhund

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund 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 Buhund is prone to more genetic health problems than the Bluetick Coonhound.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Norwegian Buhund than for the Bluetick Coonhound.

    1 health tests are recommended for Bluetick Coonhound while 3 tests are recommended for the Norwegian Buhund.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Bluetick Coonhounds and in Norwegian Buhunds.

    Bluetick Coonhound Health Problems

    Bluetick Coonhounds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Bluetick Coonhound 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 Bluetick Coonhound puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Bluetick Coonhound 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 Bluetick Coonhounds for:

  • Hip Dysplasia

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Bluetick Coonhounds here.

    Norwegian Buhund Health Problems

    Norwegian Buhunds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Norwegian Buhund 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 Buhund puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Norwegian Buhund 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 Buhunds for:

  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination- after the age of 24 months
  • Hip Dysplasia

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Norwegian Buhunds here.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Bluetick Coonhound versus Norwegian Buhund

    Bluetick Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.

    Norwegian Buhunds can be left alone for some time without problems.

    Do Bluetick Coonhounds shed more than Norwegian Buhunds?

    Bluetick Coonhounds do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Norwegian Buhunds shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Bluetick Coonhound or the Norwegian Buhund

    Bluetick Coonhounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Norwegian Buhunds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Bluetick Coonhound or the Norwegian Buhund?

    Bluetick Coonhounds are very easy to groom.

    Norwegian Buhunds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Bluetick Coonhound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Norwegian Buhund?

    Bluetick Coonhounds 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 Buhunds 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.

    Do Bluetick Coonhounds Bark and Howl? What about Norwegian Buhunds?

    Bluetick Coonhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Norwegian Buhunds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Bluetick Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Norwegian Buhunds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Bluetick Coonhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Norwegian Buhunds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Bluetick Coonhound vs. Norwegian Buhund

    Bluetick Coonhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Norwegian Buhunds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Bluetick Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Norwegian Buhunds Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Bluetick Coonhounds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Norwegian Buhunds cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bluetick Coonhound or the Norwegian Buhund?

    Bluetick Coonhounds get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Norwegian Buhunds get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Bluetick Coonhounds good family dogs? What about Norwegian Buhunds?

    Bluetick Coonhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Norwegian Buhunds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Bluetick Coonhounds and Norwegian Buhunds?

    Bluetick Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Norwegian Buhunds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Bluetick Coonhound Easier to Train than the Norwegian Buhund?

    Bluetick Coonhounds are not easy to train.

    Norwegian Buhunds are very easy to train.

    Is the Bluetick Coonhound Better for Apartment Owners than the Norwegian Buhund?

    Bluetick Coonhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Norwegian Buhunds adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Bluetick Coonhound or the Norwegian Buhund?

    Bluetick Coonhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Norwegian Buhunds are OK for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Bluetick Coonhound versus Norwegian Buhund. 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 Bluetick Coonhound and the Norwegian Buhund better suits you and your family.