Medium Herding Group

Norwegian Buhund

Also called Norsk Buhund and Norwegian Sheepdog

Great with kids
Needs space
Needs lots of exercise
Sheds a lot
Barks a lot

The Norwegian Buhund is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in Norway for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, friendly, and energetic, and make excellent working dogs.

Weight: 26–40 lb (12–18 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 16–19 in (41–47 cm)
Life span: 12–15 years
Exercise: About 90 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Double
Origin: Western Norway, Norway

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Great with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Very energetic
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks often
Training: Easy to train

Care

Grooming: Little grooming
Shedding: Sheds a lot
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Energetic Friendly Independent Intelligent Loyal

Coat colours

Black and wheaten (biscuit)

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	31–40 lb (14–18 kg)	26–35 lb (12–16 kg)
Height	17–19 in (43–47 cm)	16–17 in (41–44 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)