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Norwegian Buhund

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adult Norwegian Buhund
norwegian buhund dog
    height of a norwegian  buhund dog
group: spitz/northern
/working
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:

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
identifying traits:  
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  
kennel clubs: saku, ankc, nzkc-(working dog group), ukc-(Northern dog group), uk-(pastoral dog group), arba, fci-(spitz dog group), ckc
rescues:  
   
norwegian buhund dog
     
 
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