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Norwegian Buhund | Norwegian Elkhound | Norwegian Lundehund |
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| physical traits | - medium sized dog - good hearing | - muscular - agile - vigorous - robust - athletic - strong voice | - agile - |
| colors | - light brown - wheaten-gold - red - black - black wheaten/biscuit/solid cream from light to yellow-red with or without dark-tipped hairs - black with white blaze - markings on chest - ring in neck and legs | grey and cream with black markings | - black - gray - reddish brown - shades of brown with white - black and white |
| personality/ temperament | - courageous - intelligent - vigilant - energetic - active - lively - cheerful - fearless - brave - cleanly - gentle - friendly - affectionate - strong work drive - untiring - headstrong-requires consistent training - aloo | - courageous - much stamina - friendly - gentle natured - bold - energetic - independent | - alert - lively - intelligent - active - faithful - cheerful - gentle - mischievous - cunning - willful - dominant |
| maintenance/ special needs | - low - sheds twice a year - exercise - likes to bark | - companionship - brush frequently - periodic baths | - exercise - regular grooming - strict consistent discipline |
| nickname | - Norwegian Sheepdog - Norsk Buhund - Nordiske Sita-hunde - Homestead Dog - Farm Dog | - Elkhound - Norsk Elghund (Gra and Sort) - Elkhound - Grahund - Swedish Gray Dog | - Norsk Lundehund - Norwegian Puffin Dog - Puffin Hound - Puffin Dog |
| origination | Norway | Norway | Norway |
| bred for | - farm watchdog - farm guarding - sheep/cattle herding - sled dog | - Elk and bear hunting - Viking dog - guard farms - herd flocks - hunting lynx - elk and wolves and retrieving small game | hunting puffin bird |
| height | (inch) | ... | 12~15.5 (inch) |
| weight | (lbs) | ... | ... |
| height for male | ... | 20.5 (inch) | ... |
| height for female | ... | 19.5 (inch) | ... |
| ideal for | - watchdog - herding - companionsip - family - other pets - city life - outdoors - cooler climates | - family - city (with proper exercise) or country - companion - gundog - any climate - hunting and retrieving - watchdog | - companionship - family - city or country life - watchdog - outdoors - cooler climates |
| good with kids? | yes | yes | yes |
| interesting facts | one of earliest Nordic herding dogs | ... | - has six functional toes on paws to grip when climbing - cartilage of ears fold over to protect from dust - dirt - moisture and freezing rain - joint at nape of neck bends head backward 180 degrees - moveable shoulder joints allow forelegs to |
| lifespan | 12~15 (year) | 12~13 (year) | 12 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - saku - ankc - nzkc-(working dog group) - ukc-(Northern dog group) - uk-(pastoral dog group) - arba - fci-(spitz dog group) - ckc | - akc - ankc - uk - nzkc-(hound dog group) - fci-(Nordic hunting dog group) - ukc-(northern dog group) - ckc | - fci-(Nordic Hunting Dog Group) - uk- Norwegian Lundehund (hound dog group) - ukc-(Northern breed dog group) |
| hair type | - double coated - topcoat - thick - rich - hard - close - smooth lying - undercoat - soft - dense - wooly | - double coat - thick | - rough - dense - close lying outercoat - soft undercoat |
| weight for male | ... | 55 (lbs) | ... |
| weight for female | ... | 48 (lbs) | ... |
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