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NORRBOTTENSPETS — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees. |
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Sweden |
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16.5 to 18 inches (42-46 cm) |
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The Norrbottenspets, also known as the Nordic Spitz, is a small Swedish hunting dog resembling the Finnish Spitz and the Norwegian Lundehund. He has the typical spitz characteristics including small, erect ears, a wedge-shaped head and a square build. He is also typically very alert, attentive, and self-confident. He was originally bred to hunt small game and, in North America, though still small in numbers, the breed can be seen working in Search and Rescue.
As a family companion, the Nordic Spitz is loyal, affectionate, gentle with children, and has a good and stable temperament. He is never aggressive, shy or nervous.
He has a low maintenance, hard, straight, and close-fitting double coat that is ideally white with yellow or red/brown markings but he can be seen in any colour.
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Health Issues:
If you are considering the adoption of a Norrbottenspets puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Additional Health Resources:
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Breed Standards:
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Grooming Information:
- Grooming — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes tips, articles and information covering all aspects of dog grooming along with a listing of Groomers from across Canada.
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your Norrbottenspets, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
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Additional Information:
- Clubs, Sports & Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on several dog sports and activities as well as listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada. (Note: For breed specific clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.)
- Working Dogs — Dedicated to the working dog. This section includes tributes, information on various dog jobs, and listings of organizations from across Canada.
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