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Description: The Norwegian Buhund is herding dog from the spitz family. They are a lightly-built, compact dog. They are the farm dogs of Norway. "Bu" in Norwegian means homestead or the mountain hut lived in by shepherds at the summer pastures, and "hund" means dog. In Norway they are still used as a general-purpose farm dog but in other parts of the world they are now trained as hearing dogs, police protection and tracking dog, child's companion and obedience dog. The Buhund has the desire for human companionship and makes an ideal family pet as they are also very affectionate.

Other Names: Norsk Buhund, Norwegian Sheepdog

Height: 16 - 17.5" females, 17 - 18" males
Weight: 26.5 - 35 lbs females, 31 - 40 lbs males

Colors: Wheaten, black, red, wolf-sable. Self-colored but small symmetrical markings permissible.
Coat: Outer coat close, harsh, but smooth; undercoat soft and woolly.

Temperament: Norwegian Buhunds are friendly, fun-loving, loyal, affection and very intelligent.
With Children: Very Good
With Pets: Gets along well with other dogs.

Watch-dog: Excellent, alert watch-dog
Guard-dog: Good

Care and Exercise: Norwegian Buhunds are easy to groom. A regular brushing will keep them neat and remove dead hair. They have a fair amount of energy and welcomes the chance to work.
Training: Highly trainable, they are a creature of habit and are known to hold a routine and be one step ahead. They will need a firm consistent master to over come their strong will. Obedience training is a must for these intelligent dogs.
Learning Rate: Like most herding breeds, they are easily trained, agile and alert.

Activity: Very High
Living Environment: Their size makes them readily adaptable to city or country living provided they get regular outdoor exercise.

Health Issues: Cataracts

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Country of Origin: Norway
History: One of the earliest known Nordic herding types. Norwegian Buhunds were taken along by the Vikings on their travels and colonizing journeys over 1,000 years ago were the ancestors of the Iceland Dog and influenced the collie breeds. They were primarily used as a sheepdog. Imported to Britain in the 1940s, the first American imports were made in the late 1980s. At Cruft's `95 a Buhund won Group Two for the first time.

Class: Herding
Registries: FCI, UKC, NBCA, TKC, AKC (1/2004)

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