Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Harrier Versus Norwegian Lundehund: Introduction
- Harrier versus Norwegian Lundehund: Overview
- Harrier versus Norwegian Lundehund: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Harrier and the Norwegian Lundehund
- The Similarities Between the Harrier and the Norwegian Lundehund
- Size (Weight and Height) of Harrier versus Norwegian Lundehund
- Lifespan of Harrier versus Norwegian Lundehund
- The Popularity of Harrier versus Popularity of Norwegian Lundehund
- Health Problems of Harrier versus Health Problems of Norwegian Lundehund
- Tolerates Being Alone: Harrier versus Norwegian Lundehund
- Do Harriers shed more than Norwegian Lundehunds?
- Which one drools more, the Harrier or the Norwegian Lundehund
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Harrier or the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Does the Harrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Do Harriers Bark and Howl? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
- Can Harriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Harrier vs. Norwegian Lundehund
- Can Harriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Harrier or the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Are Harriers good family dogs? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
- How Kid-friendly are Harriers and Norwegian Lundehunds?
- Is the Harrier Easier to Train than the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Harrier
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Norwegian Lundehund
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Harrier versus Norwegian Lundehund. Which One is a Better Pet?
Harrier Versus Norwegian Lundehund: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Harrier 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 Harrier 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 Harrier and the Norwegian Lundehund.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Harrier 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 Harrier 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 Harrier 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 Harrier or the Norwegian Lundehund.
Harrier versus Norwegian Lundehund: Overview
Both the Harrier and the Norwegian Lundehund are similar in size. The Harrier and the Norwegian Lundehund are both medium-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Harrier 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.
Harrier versus Norwegian Lundehund: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Harrier 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 Harrier and the Norwegian Lundehund
| Factor | Harrier | Norwegian Lundehund |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Height | 19 to 21 inches tall at the shoulder | 1 foot to 1 foot, 3 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Easygoing | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 45 to 60 pounds | 13 to 16 pounds |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| 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 | 11.0 years |
| Price Range | No Data | No Data |
| Average Price | No Data | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 183 | 187 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Harrier 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 Harrier is 81 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Norwegian Lundehund is 83 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Norwegian Lundehund is a better pet than the Harrier. 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 Harrier 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 Harrier and the Norwegian Lundehund
Below is a list of where the Harrier and the Norwegian Lundehund are most different:
The Similarities Between the Harrier and the Norwegian Lundehund
The Harrier and the Norwegian Lundehund are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Harrier and the Norwegian Lundehund are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Harrier versus Norwegian Lundehund
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Harrier and the Norwegian Lundehund.
Harriers weigh 45 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Harriers are 19 to 21 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.
Lifespan of Harrier versus Norwegian Lundehund
The lifespan of Harriers is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Harriers is 11.0 years.
The lifespan of Norwegian Lundehunds is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Norwegian Lundehunds is 11.0 years.
The Popularity of Harrier 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 Harrier and the Norwegian Lundehund over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Harrier is more popular with dog owners than the Norwegian Lundehund. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Harrier is 183 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Norwegian Lundehund is 187 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Harrier
Popularity of Norwegian Lundehund
| Year | Harrier Popularity Rank | Norwegian Lundehund Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 173 | 175 |
| 2014 | 181 | 184 |
| 2015 | 183 | 182 |
| 2016 | 186 | 188 |
| 2017 | 183 | 190 |
| 2018 | 189 | 191 |
| 2019 | 186 | 192 |
| 2020 | 190 | 195 |
Health Problems of Harrier versus Health Problems of Norwegian Lundehund
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 Harrier 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 more genetic health problems than the Harrier.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Norwegian Lundehund than for the Harrier.
2 health tests are recommended for Harrier while 3 tests are recommended for the Norwegian Lundehund.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Harriers and in Norwegian Lundehunds.
Harrier Health Problems
Harriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Harrier 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 Harrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Harrier 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 Harriers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Harriers 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: Harrier versus Norwegian Lundehund
Harriers can be left alone only for a short time.
Norwegian Lundehunds do not like to be left alone.
Do Harriers shed more than Norwegian Lundehunds?
Harriers shed moderately.
Norwegian Lundehunds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Harrier or the Norwegian Lundehund
Harriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Norwegian Lundehunds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Harrier or the Norwegian Lundehund?
Harriers are very easy to groom.
Norwegian Lundehunds are very easy to groom.
Does the Harrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Norwegian Lundehund?
Harriers 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 Harriers Bark and Howl? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
Harriers 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.
Can Harriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Cold Weather?
Harriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Norwegian Lundehunds can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Harrier vs. Norwegian Lundehund
Harriers 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.
Can Harriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Hot Weather?
Harriers 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 Harrier or the Norwegian Lundehund?
Harriers get along very well with other dogs.
Norwegian Lundehunds get along very well with other dogs.
Are Harriers good family dogs? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
Harriers 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 Harriers and Norwegian Lundehunds?
Harriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Norwegian Lundehunds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Harrier Easier to Train than the Norwegian Lundehund?
Harriers are not easy to train.
Norwegian Lundehunds are very easy to train.
Is the Harrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Norwegian Lundehund?
Harriers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Norwegian Lundehunds do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Harrier or the Norwegian Lundehund?
Harriers are OK for new dog owners.
Norwegian Lundehunds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Harrier
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Harrier 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 Harrier:
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 Harrier and how the Norwegian Lundehund compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Harrier and of the Norwegian Lundehund to other breeds:
Harrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Harrier versus Australian Kelpie Harrier versus Bich Poo Harrier versus Biewer Terrier Harrier versus Bich Poo Harrier versus Portuguese Water Dog Harrier versus Golden Cocker Retriever Harrier versus French Bulldog Harrier versus Siberian Husky Harrier versus Cane Corso Harrier versus Bearded Collie Harrier versus Chow Chow Harrier versus Shiloh Shepherd Harrier versus Bulldog Harrier versus Chow Chow Harrier versus Komondor Harrier versus Australian Shepherd Harrier versus Schnoodle Harrier versus Black Russian Terrier Harrier versus Bull Terrier Harrier versus King Shepherd Harrier versus Afador Harrier versus Japanese Spitz Harrier versus Finnish Spitz Harrier versus Border Collie
Norwegian Lundehund Versus Other Dog Breeds
Norwegian Lundehund versus Goldendoodle Norwegian Lundehund versus Curly-Coated Retriever Norwegian Lundehund versus Irish Setter Norwegian Lundehund versus Bedlington Terrier Norwegian Lundehund versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever Norwegian Lundehund versus Miniature Pinscher Norwegian Lundehund versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi Norwegian Lundehund versus Flat-Coated Retriever Norwegian Lundehund versus Frenchton Norwegian Lundehund versus Siberian Husky Norwegian Lundehund versus Berger Picard Norwegian Lundehund versus Plott Norwegian Lundehund versus Airedale Terrier Norwegian Lundehund versus Fila Brasileiro Norwegian Lundehund versus Bich Poo Norwegian Lundehund versus Borzoi Norwegian Lundehund versus Labradoodle Norwegian Lundehund versus Spinone Italiano Norwegian Lundehund versus Plott Norwegian Lundehund versus Welsh Springer Spaniel Norwegian Lundehund versus Bulldog Norwegian Lundehund versus Westiepoo Norwegian Lundehund versus Coton de Tulear Norwegian Lundehund versus Jack Russell Terrier Norwegian Lundehund versus Bracco Italiano
Conclusion: Harrier 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 Harrier and the Norwegian Lundehund better suits you and your family.