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- Labrador Retriever Versus Norwegian Lundehund: Introduction
- Labrador Retriever versus Norwegian Lundehund: Overview
- Labrador Retriever versus Norwegian Lundehund: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Labrador Retriever and the Norwegian Lundehund
- The Similarities Between the Labrador Retriever and the Norwegian Lundehund
- Size (Weight and Height) of Labrador Retriever versus Norwegian Lundehund
- Lifespan of Labrador Retriever versus Norwegian Lundehund
- The Popularity of Labrador Retriever versus Popularity of Norwegian Lundehund
- Health Problems of Labrador Retriever versus Health Problems of Norwegian Lundehund
- Tolerates Being Alone: Labrador Retriever versus Norwegian Lundehund
- Do Labrador Retrievers shed more than Norwegian Lundehunds?
- Which one drools more, the Labrador Retriever or the Norwegian Lundehund
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Labrador Retriever or the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Does the Labrador Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Do Labrador Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
- Can Labrador Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Labrador Retriever vs. Norwegian Lundehund
- Can Labrador Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Labrador Retriever or the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Are Labrador Retrievers good family dogs? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
- How Kid-friendly are Labrador Retrievers and Norwegian Lundehunds?
- Is the Labrador Retriever Easier to Train than the Norwegian Lundehund?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Labrador Retriever
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Norwegian Lundehund
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Labrador Retriever versus Norwegian Lundehund. Which One is a Better Pet?
Labrador Retriever Versus Norwegian Lundehund: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever and the Norwegian Lundehund.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever or the Norwegian Lundehund.
Labrador Retriever versus Norwegian Lundehund: Overview
A very important difference between the Labrador Retriever and the Norwegian Lundehund is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Labrador Retriever is a large-sized dog while the Norwegian Lundehund is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Labrador Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
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.
Labrador Retriever versus Norwegian Lundehund: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever and the Norwegian Lundehund
| Factor | Labrador Retriever | Norwegian Lundehund |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Height | 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder | 1 foot to 1 foot, 3 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Weight | 55 to 80 pounds | 13 to 16 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $1290 | No Data |
| Price Range | $850 – $1500 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 1 | 187 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever is 74 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 Labrador Retriever. 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 Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever and the Norwegian Lundehund
Below is a list of where the Labrador Retriever and the Norwegian Lundehund are most different:
The Similarities Between the Labrador Retriever and the Norwegian Lundehund
The Labrador Retriever and the Norwegian Lundehund are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Labrador Retriever and the Norwegian Lundehund are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Labrador Retriever versus Norwegian Lundehund
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Labrador Retriever and the Norwegian Lundehund.
Labrador Retrievers weigh 55 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Labrador Retrievers are 21 to 24 inches 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 Labrador Retriever versus Norwegian Lundehund
The lifespan of Labrador Retrievers is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Labrador Retrievers 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 Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever and the Norwegian Lundehund over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Labrador Retriever is more popular with dog owners than the Norwegian Lundehund. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Labrador Retriever is 1 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Norwegian Lundehund is 187 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Labrador Retriever
Popularity of Norwegian Lundehund
| Year | Labrador Retriever Popularity Rank | Norwegian Lundehund Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 175 |
| 2014 | 1 | 184 |
| 2015 | 1 | 182 |
| 2016 | 1 | 188 |
| 2017 | 1 | 190 |
| 2018 | 1 | 191 |
| 2019 | 1 | 192 |
| 2020 | 1 | 195 |
Health Problems of Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever is prone to more genetic health problems than the Norwegian Lundehund.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Labrador Retriever than for the Norwegian Lundehund.
8 health tests are recommended for Labrador Retriever while 3 tests are recommended for the Norwegian Lundehund.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Labrador Retrievers and in Norwegian Lundehunds.
Labrador Retriever Health Problems
Labrador Retrievers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retrievers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Labrador Retrievers 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: Labrador Retriever versus Norwegian Lundehund
Labrador Retrievers do not like to be left alone.
Norwegian Lundehunds do not like to be left alone.
Do Labrador Retrievers shed more than Norwegian Lundehunds?
Labrador Retrievers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Norwegian Lundehunds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Labrador Retriever or the Norwegian Lundehund
Labrador Retrievers drool moderately.
Norwegian Lundehunds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Labrador Retriever or the Norwegian Lundehund?
Labrador Retrievers are very easy to groom.
Norwegian Lundehunds are very easy to groom.
Does the Labrador Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Norwegian Lundehund?
Labrador Retrievers 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 Labrador Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
Labrador Retrievers 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 Labrador Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Cold Weather?
Labrador Retrievers can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Norwegian Lundehunds can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Labrador Retriever vs. Norwegian Lundehund
Labrador Retrievers 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 Labrador Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Hot Weather?
Labrador Retrievers 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 Labrador Retriever or the Norwegian Lundehund?
Labrador Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.
Norwegian Lundehunds get along very well with other dogs.
Are Labrador Retrievers good family dogs? What about Norwegian Lundehunds?
Labrador Retrievers 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 Labrador Retrievers and Norwegian Lundehunds?
Labrador Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Norwegian Lundehunds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Labrador Retriever Easier to Train than the Norwegian Lundehund?
Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.
Norwegian Lundehunds are very easy to train.
Is the Labrador Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Norwegian Lundehund?
Labrador Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Norwegian Lundehunds do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Labrador Retriever or the Norwegian Lundehund?
Labrador Retrievers 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 Labrador Retriever
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever:
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 Labrador Retriever and how the Norwegian Lundehund compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Labrador Retriever and of the Norwegian Lundehund to other breeds:
Labrador Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Norwegian Lundehund Versus Other Dog Breeds
Norwegian Lundehund versus Gordon Setter Norwegian Lundehund versus Scottish Deerhound Norwegian Lundehund versus Standard Poodle Norwegian Lundehund versus Frenchton Norwegian Lundehund versus Xoloitzcuintli Norwegian Lundehund versus Lagotto Romagnolo Norwegian Lundehund versus American Hairless Terrier Norwegian Lundehund versus Pekingese Norwegian Lundehund versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog Norwegian Lundehund versus Belgian Malinois Norwegian Lundehund versus Whippet Norwegian Lundehund versus Stabyhoun Norwegian Lundehund versus Boerboel Norwegian Lundehund versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Norwegian Lundehund versus Newfoundland Norwegian Lundehund versus Hovawart Norwegian Lundehund versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Norwegian Lundehund versus Chow Chow Norwegian Lundehund versus Toy Poodle Norwegian Lundehund versus Bedlington Terrier Norwegian Lundehund versus Kerry Blue Terrier Norwegian Lundehund versus Yorkshire Terrier Norwegian Lundehund versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Norwegian Lundehund versus Mountain Cur
Conclusion: Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever and the Norwegian Lundehund better suits you and your family.