Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Social
Kind
Cheerful
Trustworthy

Agile
Energetic
Funny
Loving
Courageous
Friendly

Golden Retriever, English Springer Spaniel

Spitz-type

Unknown

10th Century

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Cream
Red

Black
Cream

Spangold Retrievers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Norwegian Buhunds have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Spangold Retriever can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Norwegian Buhund can have a litter of 13-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Spangold Retrievers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Norwegian Buhunds are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Entropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency

Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

Skin Disorders

None Known

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Ear Examination
Blood Analysis
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints

Hip And Eyes

Spangold Retriever has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Norwegian Buhund has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Spangold Retrievers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Norwegian Buhunds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Spangold Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Norwegian Buhunds sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Spangold Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Norwegian Buhund dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Road trip, Walk, Fetch, Hike, Swim, Cuddle, Eating Snacks, Running, Walking

Walk, Run, Catch treats, Play, Chase, Herding

Spangold Retrievers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Norwegian Buhunds are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Spangold Retriever, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Norwegian Buhund, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Spangold Retrievers usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Norwegian Buhunds usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Spangold Retrievers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Norwegian Buhund is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Spangold Retriever should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Norwegian Buhund should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 60-65 pound (27 - 29 kg) Spangold Retriever feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 31-40 pound (14 - 18 kg) Norwegian Buhund feed 2.6 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Spangold Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Norwegian Buhund is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Spangold Retriever is between $55 - $63. This makes an average of $660 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Norwegian Buhund is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Spangold Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Norwegian Buhund has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Norwegian Buhunds have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

The Spangold Retriever is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Norwegian Buhunds can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Spangold Retrievers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Norwegian Buhunds are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Spangold Retrievers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Norwegian Buhunds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Spangold Retrievers are highly friendly around strangers.

Norwegian Buhunds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Spangold Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Norwegian Buhunds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.