Are Norwegian Buhunds easy to train?

Norwegian Buhunds have high trainability. They are known for being cheerful, active, courageous. They respond well to positive reinforcement training.

Are Norwegian Buhunds good with children?

Norwegian Buhunds have high compatibility with children. As with any breed, supervision and proper introductions are recommended.

How much exercise does a Norwegian Buhund need?

Norwegian Buhunds have high energy levels. 1-1.5 hours daily. Active play and outdoor activities.

How long do Norwegian Buhunds live?

The average lifespan of a Norwegian Buhund is 12-15 years with proper care, nutrition, and regular veterinary check-ups.

Pastoral group · Norway

Norwegian Buhund

Also called Norsk Buhund, Norwegian Sheepdog.

What makes them remarkable

Its history is tied to Viking farm life, where spitz-type dogs herded livestock and guarded homes.

Cheerful
Active
Courageous
Friendly
Energetic

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Size: Medium
Weight: 12 to 18 kg26 to 40 lb
Lives: 12 to 15 years
Energy: High
Trains: High
Barks: High

Training

Training a Norwegian Buhund

Pastoral breeds. Give the brain a job or it will find one. Chasing, nipping and fixating are the breed doing its work.

Barking Tendency
Start here
Very vocal breed, establish barking boundaries early with positive training.
Keep It Interesting
Quick learner that gets bored easily, vary training exercises frequently.
Family Companion
Thrives on family involvement, include in activities for best behaviour.

The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.

Add your Norwegian Buhund and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, one step at a time.

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Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.

At home

Living with one

Bred to herd and guard livestock. Watchful, responsive, and wired to control movement.

Gets on with

ChildrenHigh
Other dogsHigh
StrangersModerate
CatsModerate

Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.

Exercise: 1-1.5 hours daily. Active play and outdoor activities.
Grooming: Heavy shedding. Regular brushing, daily during seasonal coat blow.
Drool: Low
Coat: Double coat, Dense, Hard outer coatWheaten, Black
In a flat: Needs more space than a flat gives.

Health

Things to ask a breeder or vet about

Hip Dysplasia
Moderate
Joint condition requiring health testing
Cataracts
Moderate
Inherited eye condition

Where they come from

History

Ancient spitz-type breed used by Vikings for herding and guarding farms. Archaeological finds show dogs similar to Buhunds were buried with Vikings to accompany them to Valhalla.