What makes the Norwegian Buhund Magnificent? The Norwegian Buhund is very cheerful and intelligent, loving anything that can stimulate it physically and mentally. They are very energetic and love to live an active lifestyle. They are beautiful to look at with a wonderful looking coat that draws people's attention, wherever it goes. Brave and loyal, the breed not only makes a great companion but a good watch dog too, always willing to protect its family in the face of danger.

The Norwegian Buhunds Beginnings The Norwegian Buhund is a very old breed of dog and was a favourite of the Vikings thousands of years ago. Excavation of a Viking grave in Norway, which is thought to date back to the year 900, revealed not only the skeletons of humans but also skeletons of six dogs. It was a tradition amongst the Vikings that when one of their tribe died that person's most cherished possessions were buried alongside them. This was done so that these possessions could be used in the afterlife and, in the case of the Norwegian Buhund, they were to protect their master. The Development of the Norwegian Buhund The Norwegian Buhund that we see today was most likely developed in Norway on the rainy western coastlines. Here the dog's duties were to guard farmhouses and to herd cattle and sheep. This is where the breed got its name. The word Bu in Norwegian means homestead or mountain hunt and so the breed was named using this word. The breed was very highly thought of and, in the 1920s, the first dog show dedicated to the Norwegian Buhund was held. Following this, the first Norwegian Buhund club was established in 1939. Today the breed is popular throughout its homeland but not widely known outside of it, although its population continues to grown year on year. A friendly, loyal dog that will perform well as a working breed or as a pet, the Norwegian Buhund is a wonderful dog for all.

Country of origin: Norway Height approximately (at withers/shoulder): Males 43-47 cm/ 17 1/4 - 18 3/4 inches Females 41-45 cm/ 16 1/2 - 18 Inches (Standards may vary) Weight approximately: Males 14-18 kgs/31-40 lbs Females 12-16 kgs/26-35 lbs (Standards may vary) Coat: Thick, rich and hard with a soft and dense undercoat Colour: Wheaten and Black The Norwegian Buhund has a flat skull and a muzzle that is about the same length as the skull. The nose is black. The eyes are oval and darkly coloured. The ears are medium sized and carried erectly. The neck is fairly long and strong. The body is short, strong and straight. The tail is set high and firmly curled up and over the centre of the back. The forelegs are firm with strong bone and the hind legs are powerful and well muscled.

The Norwegian Buhund is a very affectionate breed of dog with a cheerful disposition. They love to be active as they have very high energy levels and will respond well to training that involves mental and physical stimulation. They are courageous and have the ability to protect if necessary. Firm training and positive socialization is ideal from an early age • Friendliness: Can be friendly, but may bark at strangers • Children: Good with children • Trainability: Can be difficult to train • Independence: High • Dominance: Can be dominant • Decorum: Usually good with well behaved pets, though may chase • Combativeness: Generally good with other dogs, has an inherent desire to protect his territory if necessary • Noise: Loves to bark

+ A very good guard dog + Performs well as a hunter + Very loyal breed of dog + No trimming or stripping required - Requires sufficient daily exercise - Requires physical activity and mental stimulation - Needs regular grooming - Best with a large yard - Can be prone to eye and hip problems The Norwegian Buhund is a loving breed with eyes only for its owner who it will gladly protect. The Norwegian Buhund was originally bred as a watchdog and farm dog.

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