🐶 Norsk Buhund (Norwegian Buhund)
The Norwegian Buhund is a dynamic, intelligent, and loyal Nordic dog, once a companion of the Vikings and today a farm and family dog. Versatile, it excels in guarding, companionship, and sports activities.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Name: Norsk Buhund (Norwegian Buhund)
- Origin: Norway
- Type: Herding and companion dog
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight:
- Male: 14-18 kg
- Female: 12-16 kg
- Height:
- Male: 41-45 cm
- Female: 43-47 cm
- Life expectancy: 12-15 years
- Exercise needs: 1.5 to 2 hours per day
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (possible with plenty of outings)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (barks to signal)
- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Hunter: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Calm: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (excellent family companion)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (sociable but can be dominant)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (reserved but not aggressive)
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (possible with appropriate activity)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (regular brushing)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (fairly economical)
- Frequency of care:
- Brushing: 1 to 2 times a week
- Baths: Rare, as its coat is self-cleaning
- Other care: Ear checks, nail trimming, and dental hygiene
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 1000-1200 €
- Average annual cost (veterinary, accessories, food): 350-600 €
🏡 Important note
The Norwegian Buhund is an active dog that prefers wide open spaces, but it can adapt to city life if it gets frequent and stimulating outings.
It is very attached to its family and loves to participate in daily activities. Its protective and barking nature makes it a good alert dog, but this can be a point to work on in an apartment.
Its intelligence and energy make it an excellent candidate for dog sports like agility or obedience. It will be perfect for an active family looking for a loyal and playful companion! 🏡🐾
