Norwegian Buhund
| Norwegian Buhund | ||
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| FCI Standard No. 237 | ||
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Norsk Buhund |
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| Withers height: |
41-46 cm |
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| Weight: |
12-18 kg |
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The Norwegian Buhund is one of the FCI (No. 237, Gr. 5, Sec. 3) recognized Norwegian dog breed .
Origin and history
The name is derived from the Norwegian word bu for hut, farm and is first mentioned in the 17th century. Bones of this type of dog were found in a Viking grave of around 900. The Buhund and its ancestors were not very specialized dogs of the Norwegian farmers and were used for cattle herding, hunting and guarding the house and yard. In 1943 the Buhund was recognized as a breed by the FCI.
description
The Norwegian Buhund is a pointed dog up to 46 cm tall and weighing up to 18 kg. His hair is thick, abundant, hard, but rather smooth, with a dense undercoat, wheat-colored in many shades or black. The ears are medium-sized, erect and directed forward. The tail is set high, tightly curled, over the middle of the back, not carried too much to the side.
Essence and use
The Buhund is considered a family dog , is friendly, fond of children and playful. He is very fond of people, but needs a lot of activity and attention. However, the breed is also barking, every event and every visitor is commented on.
