The Norrbotten Spitz is a Nordic hunting dog, agile and robust, historically used for tracking small fur-bearing animals. Today, it is also a loyal companion for active families looking for an energetic and intelligent dog.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Name: Norrbottenspets (Norrbotten Spitz)
- Origin: Sweden, Finland
- Type: Hunting and companion dog
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight:
- Male: 11-14 kg
- Female: 9-12 kg
- Height:
- Male: 43-47 cm
- Female: 40-44 cm
- Life expectancy: 12-14 years
- Exercise needs: 1.5 to 2 hours per day
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (possible with plenty of activities)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (alert dog, barks easily)
- Obedient: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (training needs to be consistent)
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (strong predatory instinct)
- Calm: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Independent: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (good companion for respectful children)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (its hunting instinct can be problematic)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (reserved, tends to bark)
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (requires a lot of exercise and mental stimulation)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (coat needs to be brushed regularly)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (low cost to maintain)
- Care frequency:
- Brushing: 2 to 3 times a week, more during shedding season
- Baths: Rare, as the coat is self-cleaning
- Other care: Regular ear checks, nail trimming, and dental care
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 1000-1500 €
- Average annual cost (veterinarian, accessories, food): 350-500 €
🏡 Important note
The Norrbotten Spitz is an active dog that adapts to various environments but requires regular mental and physical stimulation to be balanced. It barks easily, making it a good alert dog, but this can be a disadvantage in an apartment.
Its hunting instinct is very developed, so care should be taken with small pets. Firm but kind training is essential to channel its energy and reinforce its obedience.
With an active family or an experienced owner, it will be a loyal and energetic companion! 🏡🐾
