Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Tenacious
Trustworthy

Agile
Energetic
Funny
Loving
Courageous
Friendly

United States

Norway

Border Collie, Golden Retriever

Spitz-type

Unknown

10th Century

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Fawn
Pied
Red
White

Black
Cream

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

Norwegian Buhunds have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Golden Border 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.

Golden Border 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.

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Glaucoma
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Periodontal Disease

None Known

Physical Examination
Radiographs

Hip And Eyes

Golden Border 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.

Golden Border 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.

Golden Border 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.

Golden Border 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.

Fetch

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Border Retriever, it's at least 12 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 Golden Border Retrievers usually need at least 120 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.

The Golden Border Retriever requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-75 pound (23 - 34 kg) Golden Border 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 Golden Border 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 Golden Border 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.

Golden Border 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.

Golden Border 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.

Golden Border Retrievers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Golden Border Retrievers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Golden Border 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.