| Norwegian Buhund | ||
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| Alternative names | ||
| Norsk Buhund Norwegian Sheepdog |
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| Country of origin | ||
| Norway | ||
| Classification and breed standards | ||
| FCI: | Group 5 Section 3 #237 | Stds |
| AKC: | (FSS) | Stds |
| The AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS) is an optional recording service for purebred dogs that are not yet eligible for AKC registration. | ||
| ANKC: | Group 5 (Working Dogs) | Stds |
| CKC: | Group 7 - Herding | Stds |
| KC (UK): | Pastoral | Stds |
| NZKC: | Working | Stds |
| UKC: | Northern Breeds | [? Stds] |
| Notes | ||
| The UKC does not have an official breed standard. It currently uses the FCI standard. | ||
The Norwegian Buhund is a breed of dog, specifically a member of the spitz family. It is closely related to the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Jämthund. In Norwegian, hund means dog and bu refers to both homestead and livestock.
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[edit] Description
[edit] Appearance
The Buhund ranges in size from about 17 to 18 inches, and between 30 to 40 lbs. It comes in wheaten and black. The wheaten colour has a variety of shades ranging from light to almost red and with various degrees of shading from dark tipped hairs, including wolf sable, which is recognised in the UK as a separate colour.
[edit] Temperament
The Buhund is friendly and funloving and gets along with both people and other animals. They are alert, agile, and quick learners. They possess a good amount of energy, making them good for dog sports, jogging, and playing ball. They also enjoy running around in the snow during the winter.
[edit] External links
- US Buhund Club Website
- UK Buhund Club website
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