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| Breed Group : | Miscellaneous Class |
| Weight : | male: 31-40 lbs ( 14 -18 kg ) ; female : 26-35 lbs ( 12 -16 kg ) |
Height :
| male: 17-18.5 inches ( 43 - 47 centimeters ); female: 16-17.5 inches ( 40 - 45 centimeters ) |
| Breed Overview Information : | The origin of the Norwegian Buhund Breed is in Norway. It is also known as Spitztype breed. This dog breed works in farm and is of general purpose. The Norwegian Buhund Can help its owner in hunting and hauling. They can also be used as reindeer herder and a sheepdog. Up to this day, the Norwegian Buhund Breed is still considered as farm dog. But in some other countries, they are used for security purposes and are companion of policeman. |
| Breed Character Information : | The Norwegaian Buhund Breed has a good stamina and is also strong. Although it is lightly-built, its endurance is still above average. They also possess sensitive senses. |
| Breed Coat Information : | A double coat breed, the Norwegian Buhund possesses a smooth and thick outer coat. However , it is hard and short as well. The undercoat of this puppy is soft and its texture is wooly. They also have long coat on the chest , around the neck and on the back of their legs. Unlike the Norfolk Terrier, The Norwegian Buhund is not non-shedding but is a heavy shedder every season. |
| Breed Temperament Information : | Dogs are often considered as man's best friend. Lots of dog breeds posses this character . The Norwegian Buhund is a very friendly and affectionate creature. Whenever they are left alone,their condition is not so well. It often results for them to be destructive. Their boredom and loneliness do not have good effect when it comes to their character. The bonding of this breed to the family is very close. They are nice to children and also to dogs they like with but definitely bot with cats. Household pets are not recommended when you have the Norwegian Buhund. They have the sense of being over protective with their family. |
| Breed Ownership Information : | It is a must that you know something about the Norwegian Buhund breed before you adopt it. It is necessary to those who want to have this dog breed that they research on different types of dogs so that they can observe the proper care as well as differences among them. |
| Breed Activity Information : | It is not suggested that the Norwegian Buhund be taken of in an apartement. Physical exercises are required when you are taking care of this breed especially when they are still puppies. Also, mental stimulation is required. It is recommended that they have lots of things to do and their place must also be large fenced yard so that they excels. They are also in companion with the policemen for tracking and other police related operations. |
| Breed Care Information : | The bristle of the brush that should be used for daily brushing of the Norwegian Buhund has to be firm. During their heavy seasonal shedding, they have to be taken care of more. It is not necessary that they are to be bathed everyday. They have are not so prone to diseases but experience hip dysplaia but not that high ocurrence. Just like the other dogs that have been discussed , they are also prone to having some eye problems. |
| Breed Training Information : | Among all the Spitz-dogs that are present nowadays, the Norwegian Buhund is the easies to train. They can easily be taught because they are socializing dog breeds. Norwegian Buhund is also fast learner. Their inteligence makes them very teachable. |
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