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- Dachshund Versus Norwegian Lundehund: Introduction
- Dachshund versus Norwegian Lundehund: Overview
- Dachshund versus Norwegian Lundehund: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Dachshund and the Norwegian Lundehund
- The Similarities Between the Dachshund and the Norwegian Lundehund
- Size (Weight and Height) of Dachshund versus Norwegian Lundehund
- The Popularity of Dachshund versus Popularity of Norwegian Lundehund
- Health Problems of Dachshund versus Health Problems of Norwegian Lundehund
- Can Dachshunds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Which one drools more, the Dachshund or the Norwegian Lundehund
- Is the Dachshund Easier to Train than the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Tolerates Being Alone: Dachshund versus Norwegian Lundehund
- Can Dachshunds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Dachshund or the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Do Dachshunds shed more than Norwegian Lundehunds?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Dachshund or the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Are Dachshunds good family dogs? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
- How Kid-friendly are Dachshunds and Norwegian Lundehunds?
- Does the Dachshund Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Do Dachshunds Bark and Howl? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
- Wanderlust Potential: Dachshund vs. Norwegian Lundehund
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dachshund
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Norwegian Lundehund
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Dachshund versus Norwegian Lundehund. Which One is a Better Pet?
Dachshund Versus Norwegian Lundehund: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Dachshund 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 Dachshund 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 Dachshund and the Norwegian Lundehund.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Dachshund 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 Dachshund 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 Dachshund 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 Dachshund or the Norwegian Lundehund
Dachshund versus Norwegian Lundehund: Overview
A very important difference between the Dachshund and the Norwegian Lundehund is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Dachshund is a tiny-sized dog while the Norwegian Lundehund is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Dachshund 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.
Dachshund versus Norwegian Lundehund: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Dachshund 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 | Dachshund | Norwegian Lundehund |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Weight | 16 to 32 pounds | 13 to 16 pounds |
| General Health | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Height | 8 inches to 9 inches tall at the shoulder | 1 foot to 1 foot, 3 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $1730 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1000 – $2000 | No Data |
| Temperament Score | 69.4 percent | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 11 | 187 |
*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Dachshund 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 Dachshund is 69 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 Dachshund. 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 Dachshund 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 Dachshund and the Norwegian Lundehund
Below is a list of where the Dachshund and the Norwegian Lundehund are most different:
The Similarities Between the Dachshund and the Norwegian Lundehund
The Dachshund and the Norwegian Lundehund are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Dachshund and the Norwegian Lundehund are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Dachshund versus Norwegian Lundehund
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Dachshund and the Norwegian Lundehund.
Dachshunds weigh 16 to 32 pounds when fully grown. Dachshunds are 8 inches to 9 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 Dachshund 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 Dachshund and the Norwegian Lundehund over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Dachshund is more popular with dog owners than the Norwegian Lundehund. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Dachshund is 11 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Norwegian Lundehund is 187 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Dachshund
Popularity of Norwegian Lundehund
| Year | Dachshund Popularity Rank | Norwegian Lundehund Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 10 | 175 |
| 2014 | 11 | 184 |
| 2015 | 13 | 182 |
| 2016 | 13 | 188 |
| 2017 | 13 | 190 |
| 2018 | 12 | 191 |
| 2019 | 11 | 192 |
| 2020 | 10 | 195 |
Health Problems of Dachshund 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 Dachshund 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 Dachshund is prone to more genetic health problems than the Norwegian Lundehund.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Dachshund than for the Norwegian Lundehund.
5 health tests are recommended for Dachshund while 3 tests are recommended for the Norwegian Lundehund.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Dachshunds and in Norwegian Lundehunds.
Dachshund Health Problems
Dachshunds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Dachshund 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 Dachshund puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Dachshund 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 Dachshunds for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Dachshunds 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.
Can Dachshunds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Cold Weather?
Dachshunds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Norwegian Lundehunds can very well tolerate cold weather.
Which one drools more, the Dachshund or the Norwegian Lundehund
Dachshunds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Norwegian Lundehunds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Is the Dachshund Easier to Train than the Norwegian Lundehund?
Dachshunds are not easy to train.
Norwegian Lundehunds are very easy to train.
Tolerates Being Alone: Dachshund versus Norwegian Lundehund
Dachshunds can be left alone only for a short time.
Norwegian Lundehunds do not like to be left alone.
Can Dachshunds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Hot Weather?
Dachshunds 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 Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Dachshund or the Norwegian Lundehund?
Dachshunds get along fairly well with other dogs.
Norwegian Lundehunds get along very well with other dogs.
Do Dachshunds shed more than Norwegian Lundehunds?
Dachshunds shed moderately.
Norwegian Lundehunds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Dachshund or the Norwegian Lundehund?
Dachshunds are moderately easy to groom.
Norwegian Lundehunds are very easy to groom.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Dachshund or the Norwegian Lundehund?
Dachshunds are very good for new dog owners.
Norwegian Lundehunds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Are Dachshunds good family dogs? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
Dachshunds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Norwegian Lundehunds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Dachshund Better for Apartment Owners than the Norwegian Lundehund?
Dachshunds adapt very well to apartment living.
Norwegian Lundehunds do not adapt well to apartment living.
How Kid-friendly are Dachshunds and Norwegian Lundehunds?
Dachshunds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Norwegian Lundehunds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Dachshund Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Norwegian Lundehund?
Dachshunds 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.
Do Dachshunds Bark and Howl? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
Dachshunds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Norwegian Lundehunds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Wanderlust Potential: Dachshund vs. Norwegian Lundehund
Dachshunds 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 Dachshund
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Dachshund 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 Dachshund:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Norwegian Lundehund
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 Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Dachshund and how the Norwegian Lundehund compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Dachshund and of the Norwegian Lundehund to other breeds:
Dachshund Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Norwegian Lundehund Versus Other Dog Breeds
Norwegian Lundehund versus Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Lundehund versus Dachshund Norwegian Lundehund versus Pharaoh Hound Norwegian Lundehund versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Norwegian Lundehund versus Samoyed Norwegian Lundehund versus Whippet Norwegian Lundehund versus Mal Shi Norwegian Lundehund versus Bergamasco Sheepdog Norwegian Lundehund versus Kerry Blue Terrier Norwegian Lundehund versus Pomeranian
Conclusion: Dachshund 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 Dachshund and the Norwegian Lundehund better suits you and your family.