Norwegian Lundehund
Also called Lundehund, Norsk Lundehund and Norwegian Puffin Dog
- Great with kids
- Apartment friendly
- Sheds a lot
- Hard to train
The Norwegian Lundehund is a small and agile breed of dog that was originally bred in Norway for hunting puffins. They are intelligent, playful, and energetic, and make excellent companion dogs.
- Weight
- 11–18 lb (5–8 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 13–15 in (32–38 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 45 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Double
- Origin
- Lofoten Islands, especially Værøy, Norway
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Good in an apartment
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Hard to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a lot
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Curious
Energetic
Independent
Lively
Playful
Coat colours
Black, gray, reddish-brown to fallow with black tips and white with dark patches
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 13–18 lb (6–8 kg) | 11–15 lb (5–7 kg) |
| Height | 14–15 in (35–38 cm) | 13–14 in (32–35 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Norwegian Lundehund
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Breeds of a similar size
All small breeds
Sources
- NORWEGIAN LUNDEHUND - CKC Breed Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards : Lundehund | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Norwegian Lundehund Dog Breed Information – Showsight Magazine (opens in a new tab)
- Norwegian Lundehund - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Norwegian Lundehund - Dog Breed Information - AKC (opens in a new tab)
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