Family: Spitz
Breed Group: Northern
Origin: Norway
Date of Origin: Ancient, from Viking times
Originally used for: Companion, guarding, herd dog
Used today: Companion, farm dog
Other Name(s): Norsk Buhund, Norwegian Sheepdog
History of the Breed: The Norwegian Buhund is a Spitz type breed that can be traced back to the Vikings over 1000 years ago.
The Buhund is used today in Norway as a farm dog herding livestock and guarding property. The first Buhund show was held in the 1920's in
Norway. Buhunds were brought into England from Norway after World War II and have since become established in the United States as well
as many other countries.
In the United States, the Norwegian Buhund Club of America was formed in 1983.
General Appearance: A small Spitz type dog with a head that is wedge shaped broad between the ears and narrowing towards the
point of its black nose. The skull and the back of head are almost flat. The eyes are dark brown with ears that are erect and placed high
on the head and sharply pointed. The body is short, light, and strong with a deep chest and good ribs.
The tightly curled tail is short and thick with the hair longer on the underside. The tail is carried over the back. The outer coat is close,
harsh, and smooth and can be wheaten, black, red, or wolf-sable in color.
Height & Weight:
Height 16-18.5 Inches
Weight 28-45 Pounds
Coat: A double coat, with the outercoat being close, harsh, and smooth and the undercoat being soft and woolly.
The thick coat is short and smooth on the face and lower legs and longer on the neck and chest.
Color: Wheaten, black, red, wolf-sable.
Grooming needs: Low, the coat should be brushed regularly
Temperament of Breed: The easy to train Buhund makes an excellent family pet.
Friendly with children: Yes, affectionate and naturally gentle with children.
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Yes
Exercise Level: Medium, these dogs love to work and should receive daily exercise.
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Hip dysplasia, hereditary cataract
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 12 to 15 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: Not Ranked
First Registered by the AKC: Not Registered
Registries: NBCA, FCI, KCGB, ANKC, NKC, CKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NBCA -Norwegian Buhund Club of America
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
The Norwegian Buhund Club of America
Norwegian Buhund Club
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