Norwegian Buhund

The Norwegian Buhund is a highly cheerful and active breed.

The Norwegian Buhund is a breed of dog of the spitz type.

The Norwegian Buhund are prone to an inherited eye issues and hip dysplasia.

However, the Norwegian Buhund is highly intelligent.

The Norwegian Buhund belongs to a large class of dogs called the Spitz type.

The Norwegian Buhund needs to expel its energy and becomes destructive and ill-mannered if ignored or made to stay still frequently.

New owners may find this problematic, since the Norwegian Buhund may bark at each new alarming noise or movement.

The Norwegian Buhund breed has a short to medium length, easy cared for coat, that does not tangle, or mat, when shedding.

With this desire for activity and learning combined with a high level of energy, the Norwegian Buhund makes an excellent obedience and agility dog.

The Norwegian Buhund has a square profile, are a little under medium sized and sport a high set,tightly curled tail carried over the center of the back.

People who live active lifestyles, or are seeking a dog with which they can become involved in dog sports, will appreciate the personality of the Norwegian Buhund.

It is of similar type to the Norwegian Buhund and to the ancestor of the modern Shetland sheepdog and Welsh corgi.

For example, the Norwegian Buhund is in Group 5 (Spitz and Primitive Types), Section 3 (Nordic Watchdogs and Herders), and is overall breed number 237.

Currently there are four dogs in the AKC's Miscellaneous Class which are Dogue de Bordeaux, Redbone Coonhound, Irish Red and White Setter, Norwegian Buhund and Pyrenean Shepherd.