 
Norwegian Buhund
adult Norwegian Buhund
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| group: working /spitz |
height: 16-18.5",
40.64-47 cm |
| types: |
weight: 26.45-40
lbs,
12-18.14 kg |
| colors: |
light
brown, wheaten-gold, red, black, black wheaten/biscuit/solid
cream from light to yellow-red with or without dark-tipped
hairs, black with white blaze, markings on chest, ring
in neck and legs |
| physical traits: |
medium sized dog, good
hearing |
| hair type: |
double coated, topcoat
- thick, rich, hard, close, smooth lying, undercoat - soft,
dense, wooly |
personality/
temperament: |
courageous, intelligent,
vigilant, energetic, active, lively, cheerful, fearless,
brave, cleanly, gentle, friendly, affectionate, strong work
drive, untiring, headstrong-requires consistent training,
aloof, wary of strangers, vocal, enjoys fetching. some can
be nervous |
maintenance/
special needs:
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low, sheds twice a year,
exercise, likes to bark |
| nickname: |
Norwegian Sheepdog, Norsk
Buhund, Nordiske Sita-hunde, Homestead Dog, Farm Dog |
| origination: |
Norway |
| bred for: |
farm watchdog, farm guarding,
sheep/cattle herding, sled dog |
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| ideal for: |
watchdog, herding, companionsip,
family, other pets, city life, outdoors, cooler climates |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| of interest: |
one of earliest Nordic
herding dogs |
| life expectancy: |
12-15 yrs |
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| kennel clubs: |
saku, ankc, nzkc-(working
dog group), ukc-(Northern dog group), uk-(pastoral dog group),
arba, fci-(spitz dog group), ckc |
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