Which is Better Between the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund?

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Bordoodle Versus Norwegian Lundehund: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund? 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 Bordoodle 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 Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bordoodle 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 Bordoodle 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 with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Bordoodle 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 Bordoodle or the Norwegian Lundehund.

Bordoodle versus Norwegian Lundehund: Overview

Both the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund are similar in size. The Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Bordoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

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.

Bordoodle versus Norwegian Lundehund: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Bordoodle 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.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund

Factor Bordoodle Norwegian Lundehund
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Height 12 to 22 inches 1 foot to 1 foot, 3 inches tall at the shoulder
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Weight 30 to 60 pounds 13 to 16 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 5/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Intelligence 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $1890 No Data
Price Range $1200 – $2363 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination- after the age of 24 months
  • Patellar Luxation
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Bordoodle 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 the Bordoodle is 92 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Norwegian Lundehund is 83 out of 125.

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

    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 Bordoodle 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 Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund

    Below is a list of where the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund are most different:

    • Bordoodles are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Norwegian Lundehunds are very friendly towards strangers.
    • Bordoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies. However, Norwegian Lundehunds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
    • Bordoodles adapt well to apartment living. However, Norwegian Lundehunds do not adapt well to apartment living.
    • Bordoodles are good for new dog owners. However, Norwegian Lundehunds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    The Similarities Between the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund

    The Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund are most similar:

    • Both the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund can tolerate cold weather.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund can tolerate hot weather.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund are very easy to groom.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund are very easy to train.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund are very playful.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund are highly intelligent.

    Size Comparison of Bordoodle versus Norwegian Lundehund

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund.

    Bordoodles weigh 30 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Bordoodles are 12 to 22 inches 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.

    Lifespan of Bordoodle versus Norwegian Lundehund

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

    The lifespan of Norwegian Lundehunds is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Norwegian Lundehunds is 11.0 years.

    Bordoodles live longer than Norwegian Lundehunds.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Bordoodle versus Norwegian Lundehund

    Bordoodles can be left alone only for a short time.

    Norwegian Lundehunds do not like to be left alone.

    Do Bordoodles shed more than Norwegian Lundehunds?

    Bordoodles 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 Bordoodle or the Norwegian Lundehund

    Bordoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Norwegian Lundehunds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Bordoodle or the Norwegian Lundehund?

    Bordoodles are very easy to groom.

    Norwegian Lundehunds are very easy to groom.

    Does the Bordoodle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Norwegian Lundehund?

    Bordoodles 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.

    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.

    Do Bordoodles Bark and Howl? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?

    Bordoodles 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.

    Can Bordoodles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Bordoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Norwegian Lundehunds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Bordoodle vs. Norwegian Lundehund

    Bordoodles have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

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

    Can Bordoodles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Bordoodles can tolerate hot weather.

    Norwegian Lundehunds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bordoodle or the Norwegian Lundehund?

    Bordoodles get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Norwegian Lundehunds get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Bordoodles good family dogs? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?

    Bordoodles 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 Bordoodles and Norwegian Lundehunds?

    Bordoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Bordoodle Easier to Train than the Norwegian Lundehund?

    Bordoodles are very easy to train.

    Norwegian Lundehunds are very easy to train.

    Is the Bordoodle Better for Apartment Owners than the Norwegian Lundehund?

    Bordoodles adapt very well to apartment living.

    Norwegian Lundehunds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Bordoodle or the Norwegian Lundehund?

    Bordoodles are very good for new dog owners.

    Norwegian Lundehunds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Bordoodle 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 Bordoodle and the Norwegian Lundehund better suits you and your family.