🦜 Norsk Lundehund (Norwegian Puffin Dog)
The Norwegian Puffin Dog is an ancient breed known for its exceptional agility and ability to navigate rocky and steep terrain. Originally used for puffin hunting, it is now primarily an active family companion.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Name: Norsk Lundehund (Norwegian Puffin Dog)
- Origin: Norway
- Type: Companion and hunting dog
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight:
- Male: 6-8 kg
- Female: 5-7 kg
- Height:
- Male: 35-38 cm
- Female: 32-35 cm
- Life expectancy: 10-12 years
- Exercise needs: 1.5 to 2 hours per day
- Apartment living: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (needs a lot of space to expend energy)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Vocalizations: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (rarely barks)
- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (moderate hunting instinct)
- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Independent: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (well suited for family life)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (compatible with social animals)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (reserved but not aggressive)
- Apartment living: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (preferably a house with a garden)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (moderate maintenance but requires attention)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (moderate food and veterinary needs)
- Care frequency:
- Brushing: 1 to 2 times a week (frequent during shedding)
- Baths: Infrequent, do not bathe too much to preserve coat quality
- Other care: Ear and nail inspections necessary to maintain good hygiene
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 1000-1400 €
- Average annual cost (veterinary, accessories, food): 250-450 €
🏡 Important note
The Norwegian Puffin Dog is an agile dog, ideal for sports activities such as agility or hiking. It adapts well to an active family that can meet its physical and mental needs.
However, due to its working dog origins, it can become difficult to manage if it does not get enough exercise or mental stimulation. This is not a dog suited for apartment living or confined spaces.
It will suit a dynamic family, especially in a house with a garden or with easy access to natural areas. 🌳🐕
