Norwegian Buhund

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Size: Medium
Other Names: Norsk Buhund
Country of Origin: Norway
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Herding
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Herding
United Kennel Club (UKC): Northern Breed
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC): Working Dogs
The Kennel Club (KC): Pastoral
Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA): Working Dogs
New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC): Working Dogs

The Norwegian Buhund is a medium, square herding spitz with erect ears, a tightly curled tail, and a harsh wheaten or black coat. The outline is that of a farm dog, lighter than an Elkhound.

A compact herding spitz for a house; a thick shedding coat, a watchful bark, and daily work or long walks.

The Norwegian Buhund is a farm and herding spitz from Norway (bu means farm or homestead). It herded stock and watched the yard. The AKC lists the breed in Miscellaneous in this database; the UKC classes it as a Northern Breed.

Height: Male: 17–18½ inches; Female: 16–17½ inches
Weight: 26–40 pounds
Color: Wheaten in any shade, or black; small white marks may appear
Coat: Harsh outer coat with a soft, dense undercoat
Lifespan: 12–15 years
Litter size: 4–6 puppies

Temperament

Buhunds are typically cheerful, vocal, and tied to their household. They need a job and can bark more than a quiet companion owner wants. They are usually good with their own people.

Training

They learn quickly and enjoy agility and herding work. Keep sessions varied.

Care and grooming

Brush weekly, more often when the undercoat blows.

Shedding

Seasonal and heavy.

Health

Norwegian Buhunds may develop hip dysplasia and hereditary cataracts. Ask breeders about hip and eye testing.

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