Norwegian Lundehund
Norwegian Lundehund
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group: hound
/spitz |
height: 12-15.5" /
30.48-39.37 cm
weight: 12-14 lbs /
5.44-6.35 kg |
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colors: |
black,
gray, reddish brown, shades of brown with white, black
and white |
physical traits: |
agile, |
hair type: |
rough, dense, close lying
outercoat, soft undercoat |
personality/
temperament: |
alert, lively, intelligent,
active, faithful, cheerful, gentle, mischievous, cunning,
willful, dominant |
maintenance/
special needs:
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exercise, regular grooming,
strict consistent discipline |
nicknames: |
Norsk Lundehund, Norwegian
Puffin Dog, Puffin Hound, Puffin Dog |
origination: |
Norway |
bred for: |
hunting puffin bird |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
companionship, family,
city or country life, watchdog, outdoors, cooler climates |
of interest: |
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good with kids? |
yes |
life expectancy: |
12 yrs |
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of interest: |
has six functional toes
on paws to grip when climbing, cartilage of ears fold over
to protect from dust, dirt, moisture and freezing rain, joint
at nape of neck bends head backward 180 degrees, moveable
shoulder joints allow forelegs to move out to sides |
kennel
clubs: |
fci-(Nordic Hunting Dog
Group), uk- Norwegian Lundehund (hound dog group), ukc-(Northern
breed dog group) |
rescues: |
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breed clubs: Norwegian
Lundehund Association of America (usa) |
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