Norwegian Buhund — size comparison

The Norwegian Buhund is a compact spitz with erect ears, a short back and a tightly curled tail. It has dense hair with a soft undercoat in wheaten or black. Longer neck hair forms a small ruff. Light, quick movement and continually mobile ears reflect this farm dog's vigilance.

The name Buhund means a farm or homestead dog. For a long time dogs of this type were versatile Norwegian helpers, working livestock, guarding premises and accompanying rural people. Similar spitz dogs are known from ancient Scandinavian finds, but modern breeding history is much better documented. The Norwegian kennel club approved the first standard in 1926.

It is usually friendly, energetic and eager to join shared activities. It quickly detects movement and new sounds, often signalling them through barking. It can learn efficiently while also finding its own interesting activities. At home it may be closely bonded to people and interested in daily routines.

Measurement sources

• Aktualny wzorzec, wysokość i masa — FCI
• Dodatkowe odniesienie wymiarów — Dimensions
• AKC — długość życia, pielęgnacja i historia