  Norrbottenspets Norrbottenspets
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| group: spitz |
height: m
17.72' / 45 cm,
f 16.54" / 42 cm |
| types: |
weight: 26-33lbs /
11.79-14.97 kg |
| colors: |
white with clearly defined large, yellow, fawn, red or orange patches. patches in other colors also accepted |
| physical traits: |
very agile |
| hair type: |
double coated. medium
short thick, coarse, off-standing, dense outercoat, soft
undercoat |
personality/
temperament: |
affectionate, loyal, vigilant,
attentive, lively, happy, self-confident, fearless, tidy,
alert, keen, independent, very active, friendly, likes to bark,
intelligent, cunning, mind of its own, stamina, energetic,
likes to wander, strong hunting instincts - stronger than
companion bonds |
maintenance/
special needs:
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much exercice, brush,
patience to train, requires persuasive trainer with good
insight into character to achieve basic levels of training.
tidy, little dog odor |
| nickname: |
Norrbottenspitz, Norbotten
Spitz |
| origination: |
Sweden - North Bothnia area |
| bred for: |
hunting dog, guarding
property |
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| ideal for: |
companionship, hunting forest birds, house-dog,
farmyard protector, other dogs, pets already in the household,
will alert of a stranger but not good guard dog - too friendly
to all |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
may live for over 20 yrs |
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| of interest: |
ancient breed, almost became extinct, national dog of Sweden, believed to have originated in prehistoric times (prior to Vikings) from small laikas that lived with hunting tribes at Nordkalotten |
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| kennel clubs: |
fci-(nordic hunting dog
group), ckc, ukc -(northern dog breed group) |
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