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- Norwegian Lundehund Versus Silky Terrier: Introduction
- Norwegian Lundehund versus Silky Terrier: Overview
- Norwegian Lundehund versus Silky Terrier: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Norwegian Lundehund and the Silky Terrier
- The Similarities Between the Norwegian Lundehund and the Silky Terrier
- Size (Weight and Height) of Norwegian Lundehund versus Silky Terrier
- Lifespan of Norwegian Lundehund versus Silky Terrier
- The Popularity of Norwegian Lundehund versus Popularity of Silky Terrier
- Health Problems of Norwegian Lundehund versus Health Problems of Silky Terrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: Norwegian Lundehund versus Silky Terrier
- Do Norwegian Lundehunds shed more than Silky Terriers?
- Which one drools more, the Norwegian Lundehund or the Silky Terrier
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Norwegian Lundehund or the Silky Terrier?
- Does the Norwegian Lundehund Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Silky Terrier?
- Do Norwegian Lundehunds Bark and Howl? What about Silky Terriers?
- Can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Silky Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Norwegian Lundehund vs. Silky Terrier
- Can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Silky Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Norwegian Lundehund or the Silky Terrier?
- Are Norwegian Lundehunds good family dogs? What about Silky Terriers?
- How Kid-friendly are Norwegian Lundehunds and Silky Terriers?
- Is the Norwegian Lundehund Easier to Train than the Silky Terrier?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Norwegian Lundehund
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Silky Terrier
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Norwegian Lundehund versus Silky Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
Norwegian Lundehund Versus Silky Terrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Norwegian Lundehund and the Silky Terrier? 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 Silky Terrier 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 Silky Terrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Norwegian Lundehund and the Silky Terrier 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 Silky Terrier. 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 Silky Terrier.
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 Silky Terrier.
Norwegian Lundehund versus Silky Terrier: Overview
A very important difference between the Norwegian Lundehund and the Silky Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Norwegian Lundehund is a medium-sized dog while the Silky Terrier is a tiny-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 Silky Terrier belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
Norwegian Lundehund versus Silky Terrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Norwegian Lundehund to the Silky Terrier 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 Silky Terrier
| Factor | Norwegian Lundehund | Silky Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Height | 1 foot to 1 foot, 3 inches tall at the shoulder | 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Weight | 13 to 16 pounds | 8 to 10 pounds |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 13.5 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $1425 – $2075 |
| Average Price | No Data | $1890 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 187 | 103 |
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 Silky Terrier. 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 Silky Terrier is 80 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Norwegian Lundehund is a better pet than the Silky Terrier. 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 Norwegian Lundehund and the Silky Terrier 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 Silky Terrier
Below is a list of where the Norwegian Lundehund and the Silky Terrier are most different:
The Similarities Between the Norwegian Lundehund and the Silky Terrier
The Norwegian Lundehund and the Silky Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Norwegian Lundehund and the Silky Terrier are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Norwegian Lundehund versus Silky Terrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Norwegian Lundehund and the Silky Terrier.
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, Silky Terriers weigh 8 to 10 pounds when fully grown. Silky Terriers are 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Norwegian Lundehund versus Silky Terrier
The lifespan of Norwegian Lundehunds is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Norwegian Lundehunds is 11.0 years.
The lifespan of Silky Terriers is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Silky Terriers is 13.5 years.
Silky Terriers live longer than Norwegian Lundehunds.
The Popularity of Norwegian Lundehund versus Popularity of Silky Terrier
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 Norwegian Lundehund and the Silky Terrier over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Silky Terrier is more popular with dog owners than the Norwegian Lundehund. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Silky Terrier is 103 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Norwegian Lundehund is 187 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Norwegian Lundehund
Popularity of Silky Terrier
| Year | Norwegian Lundehund Popularity Rank | Silky Terrier Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 175 | 92 |
| 2014 | 184 | 101 |
| 2015 | 182 | 102 |
| 2016 | 188 | 100 |
| 2017 | 190 | 106 |
| 2018 | 191 | 112 |
| 2019 | 192 | 109 |
| 2020 | 195 | 108 |
Health Problems of Norwegian Lundehund versus Health Problems of Silky Terrier
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 Norwegian Lundehund and the Silky Terrier 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 Silky Terrier.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Norwegian Lundehund than for the Silky Terrier.
3 health tests are recommended for Norwegian Lundehund while 2 tests are recommended for the Silky Terrier.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Norwegian Lundehunds and in Silky Terriers.
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.
Silky Terrier Health Problems
Silky Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Silky Terrier 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 Silky Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Silky Terrier 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 Silky Terriers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Silky Terriers here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Norwegian Lundehund versus Silky Terrier
Norwegian Lundehunds do not like to be left alone.
Silky Terriers can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Norwegian Lundehunds shed more than Silky Terriers?
Norwegian Lundehunds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Silky Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Norwegian Lundehund or the Silky Terrier
Norwegian Lundehunds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Silky Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Norwegian Lundehund or the Silky Terrier?
Norwegian Lundehunds are very easy to groom.
Silky Terriers are very easy to groom.
Does the Norwegian Lundehund Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Silky Terrier?
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.
Silky Terriers 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.
Do Norwegian Lundehunds Bark and Howl? What about Silky Terriers?
Norwegian Lundehunds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Silky Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Silky Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Norwegian Lundehunds can very well tolerate cold weather.
Silky Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Norwegian Lundehund vs. Silky Terrier
Norwegian Lundehunds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Silky Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Norwegian Lundehunds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Silky Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Norwegian Lundehunds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Silky Terriers can tolerate hot weather.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Norwegian Lundehund or the Silky Terrier?
Norwegian Lundehunds get along very well with other dogs.
Silky Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Norwegian Lundehunds good family dogs? What about Silky Terriers?
Norwegian Lundehunds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Silky Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Norwegian Lundehunds and Silky Terriers?
Norwegian Lundehunds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Silky Terriers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Is the Norwegian Lundehund Easier to Train than the Silky Terrier?
Norwegian Lundehunds are very easy to train.
Silky Terriers are very easy to train.
Is the Norwegian Lundehund Better for Apartment Owners than the Silky Terrier?
Norwegian Lundehunds do not adapt well to apartment living.
Silky Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Norwegian Lundehund or the Silky Terrier?
Norwegian Lundehunds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Silky Terriers are OK 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:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Silky Terrier
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Silky Terrier 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 Silky Terrier:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Norwegian Lundehund and how the Silky Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Norwegian Lundehund and of the Silky Terrier to other breeds:
Norwegian Lundehund Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Silky Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Silky Terrier versus American Hairless Terrier Silky Terrier versus Frenchton Silky Terrier versus Basenji Silky Terrier versus American Pit Bull Terrier Silky Terrier versus Puli Silky Terrier versus Golden Retriever Silky Terrier versus Lhasa Apso Silky Terrier versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Silky Terrier versus Portuguese Water Dog Silky Terrier versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Silky Terrier versus American Foxhound Silky Terrier versus Goldendoodle Silky Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel Silky Terrier versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Silky Terrier versus Flat-Coated Retriever Silky Terrier versus Azawakh Silky Terrier versus American Hairless Terrier Silky Terrier versus Mudi Silky Terrier versus Sheepadoodle Silky Terrier versus Norfolk Terrier Silky Terrier versus Shiba Inu Silky Terrier versus Norfolk Terrier Silky Terrier versus Boxer Silky Terrier versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Silky Terrier versus Cavapoo
Conclusion: Norwegian Lundehund versus Silky Terrier. 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 Silky Terrier better suits you and your family.