Norwegian Buhund

Bu means homestead in Norwegian, and hund means sheepdog. This very old breed was used to herd livestock and as a guard dog. The breed was introduced in Iceland where it contributed to the development of the Iceland Dog. The Norwegian Buhund is rare outside of Norway. The breed was recognized by The Kennel Club in 1968.

This rustic, very energetic, courageous dog is quite independent. He is stable, friendly, and cheerful, making him an excellent pet. Aggressive if the situation warrants, he is a good guard dog. The Norwegian Buhund is blessed with a remarkable sense of smell, which he uses to hunt wild birds.

The Norwegian Buhund can adapt to life in the city provided he has plenty of space and is allowed to get a lot of exercise. Regular brushing and combing is required.

Head:Conical shape, dry. Skull is almost flat. Distinct stop. Straight nose bridge. Short muzzle tapers toward the nose. Very tight lips.
Ears:Pointed. Held stiffly erect.
Eyes:As dark as possible and in harmony with coat color.
Body:Short, compact. Dry, fairly short neck. Chest is well let down. Ribs well sprung. Strong loin. Straight, strong back.
Tail:Set high and carried curled tightly over the back. Richly clad.
Hair:Dense, abundant, hard, close-lying. Short on the head and front of the legs. Longer on the neck and forechest. Soft, thick, wooly undercoat.
Coat:- Wheaten: solid color ranging from light to golden red; mask permissible.- Black: solid color with white flashing on the head; white markings on the forechest, narrow white collar around the neck, and white on the feet are permissible.
Size:Dog: 43 to 47 cm (17-18.5 in).Bitch: 41 to 45 cm (16-18 in).
Weight:Dog: 14 to 18 kg (31-40 lb).Bitch: 12 to 16 kg (26.5-35lb).
Group:Spitz and primitive types