The Norwegian Buhund is a spitz type dog commonly used as an all-purpose farm and herding dog, or as a watch dog or nanny dog. It is related to the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Jamthund. It has a wheaten coat that ranges from pale cream to bright orange, and its medium-sized frame that is square in profile, carries the wedge shaped head and pricked ears. The Norwegian Buhund is known to be cheerful and active, and if they do not stay active, they can become destructive and ill-mannered.
Norwegian Buhunds have a withers height between 16”-19” (41-48 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 25-40 lb (11-18 kg). The Norwegian Buhund has an overall body length of roughly 25”-29” (64-74 cm), standing height between 22”-26” (56-66 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-15 years.
The Norwegian Buhund is a spitz type dog commonly used as an all-purpose farm and herding dog, or as a watch dog or nanny dog. It is related to the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Jamthund. It has a wheaten coat that ranges from pale cream to bright orange, and its medium-sized frame that is square in profile, carries the wedge shaped head and pricked ears. The Norwegian Buhund is known to be cheerful and active, and if they do not stay active, they can become destructive and ill-mannered.
Norwegian Buhunds have a withers height between 16”-19” (41-48 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 25-40 lb (11-18 kg). The Norwegian Buhund has an overall body length of roughly 25”-29” (64-74 cm), standing height between 22”-26” (56-66 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-15 years.
