Norrbottenspets

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 15.5 years is about 2.2 years longer than the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 25 lb is about 9.1 lb lighter than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is Norway. The coat is described as double, short. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.5 points above the group average of 3.5 for the Miscellaneous Class. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.