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Norwegian Lundehund


Norwegian Lundehund
    height of a norwegian lundehund hound
group: hound
/spitz
height: 12-15.5" /
30.48-39.37 cm
weight: 12-14 lbs /
5.44-6.35 kg
types:  
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:

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:  
ideal for: companionship, family, city or country life, watchdog, outdoors, cooler climates
of interest:  
good with kids? yes
life expectancy: 12 yrs  
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:    
breed clubs: Norwegian Lundehund Association of America (usa)
     
 
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