Comparison: Lapponian Herder and Norwegian Buhund

Lapponian Herder and Norwegian Buhund are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Lapponian Herder
Photo: Patrik Fors, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Norwegian Buhund
Photo: phunkstarr, CC BY 2.0, source
Lapponian HerderNorwegian Buhund
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originFinlandNorway
CategoryMediumMedium
Weight–12–18 kg
Recognition features
  • Medium-sized herding spitz about 10% longer than high
  • Medium to long, straight, harsh coat in black shades with markings
  • Low-set tail hanging in repose
  • Squarely built spitz with erect pointed ears and a tightly curled tail
  • Wheaten (biscuit) or black coat
  • Little under middle size with an alert, frank expression
CoatMedium to long, straight, rather erect and harsh coat with fine dense undercoat; black in different shades, even greyish or dark brown, with lighter markings.Thick, hard, smooth-lying outer coat and soft dense undercoat; wheaten (pale to yellowish-red) or black.
PurposeSami reindeer herder; docile, energetic and willing to work, barking readily.Norwegian farm dog and herder, guarding the farmstead and working livestock.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.