Norwegian Buhund Breed Information & Characteristics

The Norwegian Buhund is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

Unfortunately, the Norwegian Buhund is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Agile
Energetic
Funny
Loving
Courageous
Friendly

Norwegian Buhund dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Norwegian Buhund. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Norwegian Buhunds are very good watchdogs. They are a vocal breed, and are wary of outsiders, so if someone approaches your home or aims to intrude, the Norwegian Buhund is going to make sure everyone knows about it.

Norway

Spitz-type

10th Century

Herding (AKC:2009)
Northern Breeds (UKC)

Brown

Black

Black
Cream

The coat of a Norwegian Buhund falls in the medium length category.

Straight

A Norwegian Buhund can have a litter of 13-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Norwegian Buhunds are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Norwegian Buhund is a breed of dog that is known to have a higher frequency of health issues compared to other breeds. These issues can range from minor to serious, and regular check-ups with a veterinarian are essential in order to identify and address any potential problems as early as possible.

Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

None Known

Hip And Eyes

Norwegian Buhunds are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Norwegian Buhunds have average social needs compared to other breeds. They are known to be less active and independent than other breeds, and they are content with spending time alone and with their human family.

The Norwegian Buhund needs a high level of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They also make great companions for people who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy running, hiking or other outdoor activities. These breeds are not suitable for people with sedentary lifestyle or those who live in small apartments

Norwegian Buhunds dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

The Norwegian Buhund is a breed of dog that is characterized by its minimal drooling, making it an ideal choice for people who dislike drool marks on their clothing.

Norwegian Buhund dogs bark and howl frequently, they are not a good fit for quiet homes.

Norwegian Buhund dogs are known for being average at defending. They possess the capability to defend their territory or owners, but it is not their primary trait. They are not the best choice for guard dogs

Walk, Run, Catch treats, Play, Chase, Herding

Norwegian Buhunds are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Norwegian Buhund, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Norwegian Buhunds usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Norwegian Buhund is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

Norwegian Buhund should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 31-40 pound (14 - 18 kg) Norwegian Buhund feed 2.6 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Norwegian Buhund is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Norwegian Buhund is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Norwegian Buhund have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Norwegian Buhunds lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

Norwegian Buhund dogs have average emotions and are adaptable to different situations, not requiring extra care like sensitive breeds do.

It's not recommended to keep the Norwegian Buhund in an apartment, but this breed make good apartment dogs as long as they get to spend a good amount of time outside of the apartment. Norwegian Buhunds living in apartments will need plenty of physical exercise and stimulation throughout the day to remain happy and well-behaved.

A Norwegian Buhunds typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Norwegian Buhunds are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Norwegian Buhunds are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Norwegian Buhunds are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

Norwegian Buhunds are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Norwegian Buhund for a mellower experience.

Norwegian Buhund dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.