Norrbottenspets
Also called Nobs, Norrbottenspitz and Pohjanpystykorva
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Barks a lot
The Norrbottenspets is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in Sweden for hunting small game. They are intelligent, energetic, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.
- Weight
- 18–33 lb (8–15 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 16–19 in (40–47 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Double
- Origin
- Norrbotten, Sweden
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks a lot
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Energetic
Fearless
Friendly
Self-assured
Vocal
Coat colours
White, white with red markings and white with yellow markings
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 24–33 lb (11–15 kg) | 18–26 lb (8–12 kg) |
| Height | 17–19 in (43–47 cm) | 16–17 in (40–44 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Norrbottenspets
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Norrbottenspets - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Norrbottenspets Dog Breed Information and History (opens in a new tab)
- Norrbottenspets Dog Breed Information - Showsight Magazine (opens in a new tab)
- FSS News & Updates - American Kennel Club (opens in a new tab)
- Swedish Native Breed Norrbottenspets - FCI-nr 276 breed education (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).