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NORWEGIAN BUHUND — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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Note: The all-breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
Notes:
— Effective 1 January 2007, the Norwegian Buhund is approved to participate in AKC Herding Events. See http://www.akc.org/reg/fss_news.cfm for full details.
— 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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Norway |
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Males: 16.9 to 18.5 inches (43-47 cm)
Females: 16.1 to 17.7 inches (41-45 cm) |
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The Norwegian Buhund, also known as the Norsk Buhund and Norwegian Sheepdog, is a member of the Spitz family known in Scandinavia even before the days of the Vikings. The Buhund is a herding dog as well as a guardian of livestock and home. Like most Spitz breeds, he is squarely built with erect ears and a tail that curls over the back.
The Buhund is a friendly, courageous and energetic dog that gets along well with people and other dogs. He is easily trained, agile and alert. In addition to herding, the Buhund is also seen working as a hearing dog and police dog. He also enjoys such activities as agility and obedience.
His black or wheaten coloured coat is relatively short but harsh with a soft undercoat.
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Health Issues:
If you are considering the adoption of a Norwegian Buhund 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 Norwegian Buhund, 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:
- Herding Dogs — A new section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website which includes training and general information about Herding/Stock Dogs; listing of Stock Dog Clubs and Associations; listing of upcoming shows and events; and more.
- 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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