Find the Right Breed of Dog for You
Dive into over 300 breed in our all inclusive online resource
Norwegian Buhund (Norsk Buhund)
Medium Breed
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.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Norway
Weight
Males 14-18 kgs/31-40 lbs; Females 12-16 kgs/26-35 lbs (Standards may vary)
Height
Males 43-47 cm/ 17 1/4 - 18 3/4 inches; Females 41-45 cm/ 16 1/2 - 18 Inches (Standards may vary)
Coat
Thick, rich and hard with a soft and dense undercoat
Markings
Wheaten and Black
Lifespan
12 years
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.
Temperament
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 socialisation is ideal from an early age
-
PoorChildrenGood
-
VeryCombativenessNot very
-
VeryDominanceNot very
-
Not veryFriendlinessGood
-
Not veryIndependenceVery
-
LoudNoiseQuiet
-
Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Norwegian Buhund is a loving breed with eyes only for its owner whom it will gladly protect. The Norwegian Buhund was originally bred as a watchdog and farm dog.
- 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