Which is Better between the Norwegian Lundehund and the Shiranian? A Very Detailed Review.

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Norwegian Lundehund Versus Shiranian: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Norwegian Lundehund and the Shiranian 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 Norwegian Lundehund and for the Shiranian. 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 Norwegian Lundehund and the Shiranian.

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

Norwegian Lundehund versus Shiranian: Overview

A very important difference between the Norwegian Lundehund and the Shiranian is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Norwegian Lundehund is a medium-sized dog while the Shiranian is a small-sized dog.

Furthermore, 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.

On the other hand, the Shiranian belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Norwegian Lundehund versus Shiranian: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Norwegian Lundehund to the Shiranian 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 Norwegian Lundehund and the Shiranian

Factor Norwegian Lundehund Shiranian
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 4/5
Height 1 foot to 1 foot, 3 inches tall at the shoulder 7 to 12 inches
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 16 years
Weight 13 to 16 pounds 4 to 16 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 5/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 1/5
General Health 3/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 2/5
Easy To Train 4/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 14.0 years
Price Range No Data $925 – $1200
Average Price No Data $1230
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination- after the age of 24 months
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Norwegian Lundehund 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 Shiranian. 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 Norwegian Lundehund is 83 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Shiranian is 84 out of 125.

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

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

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Norwegian Lundehund and the Shiranian

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

  • Norwegian Lundehunds do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Shiranians adapt well to apartment living.
  • Norwegian Lundehunds are not the best dogs for new dog owners. However, Shiranians are good for new dog owners.
  • Norwegian Lundehunds can tolerate cold weather. However, Shiranians cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Norwegian Lundehunds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies. However, Shiranians do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Norwegian Lundehunds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Shiranians do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Norwegian Lundehunds require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise. However, Shiranians have low exercise needs.

    • The Similarities Between the Norwegian Lundehund and the Shiranian

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

  • Both the Norwegian Lundehund and the Shiranian do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Norwegian Lundehund and the Shiranian are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Norwegian Lundehund and the Shiranian do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Norwegian Lundehund and the Shiranian have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Norwegian Lundehund and the Shiranian do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Norwegian Lundehund and the Shiranian are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Norwegian Lundehund and the Shiranian are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Norwegian Lundehund and the Shiranian are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Norwegian Lundehund and the Shiranian are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Norwegian Lundehund versus Shiranian

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

    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.

    On the other hand, Shiranians weigh 4 to 16 pounds when fully grown. Shiranians are 7 to 12 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Norwegian Lundehund versus Shiranian

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

    The lifespan of Shiranians is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Shiranians is 14.0 years.

    Shiranians live longer than Norwegian Lundehunds.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Norwegian Lundehund versus Shiranian

    Norwegian Lundehunds do not like to be left alone.

    Shiranians do not like to be left alone.

    Do Norwegian Lundehunds shed more than Shiranians?

    Norwegian Lundehunds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

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

    Which one drools more, the Norwegian Lundehund or the Shiranian

    Norwegian Lundehunds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Shiranians do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

    Norwegian Lundehunds are very easy to groom.

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

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

    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.

    Shiranians 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 Norwegian Lundehunds Bark and Howl? What about Shiranians?

    Norwegian Lundehunds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Shiranians are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

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

    Norwegian Lundehunds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Shiranians cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Norwegian Lundehund vs. Shiranian

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

    Shiranians do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Shiranians Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Shiranians cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

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

    Norwegian Lundehunds get along very well with other dogs.

    Shiranians get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Norwegian Lundehunds good family dogs? What about Shiranians?

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

    Shiranians are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Norwegian Lundehunds and Shiranians?

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

    Shiranians get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Is the Norwegian Lundehund Easier to Train than the Shiranian?

    Norwegian Lundehunds are very easy to train.

    Shiranians are not easy to train.

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

    Norwegian Lundehunds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Shiranians adapt very well to apartment living.

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

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

    Shiranians are very good for new dog owners.

    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:

  • Dalmatian (74 percent match with Norwegian Lundehund). Here is our comparison of the Shiranian vs Dalmatian.
  • Field Spaniel (74 percent match with Norwegian Lundehund). Here is our comparison of the Shiranian vs Field Spaniel.
  • Flat-Coated Retriever (74 percent match with Norwegian Lundehund). Here is our comparison of the Shiranian vs Flat-Coated Retriever.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Shiranian

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Shiranian 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 Shiranian:

  • Pomapoo (75 percent match with Shiranian). Here is our comparison of the Norwegian Lundehund vs Pomapoo.
  • Shichon (74 percent match with Shiranian). Here is our comparison of the Norwegian Lundehund vs Shichon.
  • Shihpoo (76 percent match with Shiranian). Here is our comparison of the Norwegian Lundehund vs Shihpoo.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Norwegian Lundehund and how the Shiranian compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Norwegian Lundehund and of the Shiranian to other breeds:

    Norwegian Lundehund Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Shiranian Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Shiranian versus Lhasapoo     Shiranian versus Bearded Collie     Shiranian versus Dutch Shepherd     Shiranian versus Komondor     Shiranian versus Welsh Terrier     Shiranian versus Lakeland Terrier     Shiranian versus Bulldog     Shiranian versus Borzoi     Shiranian versus Weimaraner     Shiranian versus Morkie     Shiranian versus Chorkie     Shiranian versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     Shiranian versus Saint Berdoodle     Shiranian versus Aussiedoodle     Shiranian versus Azawakh     Shiranian versus Bouvier des Flandres     Shiranian versus Bloodhound     Shiranian versus Maltese     Shiranian versus Shichon     Shiranian versus Airedale Terrier     Shiranian versus Bulldog     Shiranian versus Cairn Terrier     Shiranian versus Curly-Coated Retriever     Shiranian versus Treeing Walker Coonhound     Shiranian versus Maltipoo     

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