Norwegian Buhund
Temperament:
The Norwegian Buhund is a friendly and alert Spitz. The name has nothing to do with ghosts, but with the Norwegian word "Bu" for "hut". The Norwegian Buhund is considered a family dog. He is very playful and fond of children. As a herding and guard dog, he also needs a lot of activity and exercise.
Characteristics
The Norwegian Buhund looks like a typical Spitz. He has a square build and the characteristic erect ears. Its tail is curled on the back. The males grow up to 18 kilograms, the females up to 16 kilograms. The height at withers in males is up to 47 cm, in females 45 cm.
The coat of the Norwegian Buhund is wheat color or black. Dog breeders also call the wheat color "biscuit". It ranges from fairly light to yellowish red. The rough top coat lies smoothly over the soft, dense undercoat. On the head and underside the coat is shorter. On the chest, neck and back, however, the coat is much longer.
The Norwegian Buhund is a versatile, unspecialized Spitz. He was named Herding dog, as Watchdog and for hunting used. Over time, he was displaced in these roles by other specialized dog breeds. Since then, he enjoys great popularity as a family dog.
The Norwegian Buhund is extremely fond of children. In general, he loves to be around people. He is also good with other pets, especially if he was socialized early. The same is true for other dogs. Without early socialization to other dogs, he meets his peers with skepticism.
As a herding dog he puts Full of energy and Intelligence. The Norwegian Buhund needs a lot of physical activity. Also the spiritual advancement you must not neglect. He likes to work with people and enjoys completing tasks.
Without proper physical and mental activity, he will quickly become bored. Then he will look for an outlet for his energy.
As much as he loves to be around people, he doesn't like to be alone. Then he quickly begins to bark. He should be used from an early age to spend some time without his pack. But this does not make him really happy.
The Norwegian Buhund tends to bark, but is not a yapper. After all, he is also a guard dog. He likes to announce visitors. But this does not necessarily mean that he reacts aggressively towards visitors. After barking, he also likes to greet strangers wagging his tail in a friendly manner.
It is best to keep a Norwegian Buhund outside on a large property. He needs a lot of free space to let off steam. In the city or in a small apartment he will not feel comfortable.
This breed of dog is suitable for a large number of dog sports. He learns quickly and needs a lot of variety. Retrieving is one of his favorite activities. He can also run well next to the bike or jogging.
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The right food
The Norwegian Buhund is a lively dog breed. Therefore, his food must provide him with much energy supply and balanced be. Therefore, make sure that the dry or wet food contains a high proportion of meat. You should rather do without cereals in the diet.
The recommendations of the manufacturer should be the guideline for the daily food ration. However, you should adjust this to the needs and activities of your dog. In addition, your dog should always have enough fresh water to drink.
Like any dog also taste the boo dog occasional treats. Even better if the snacks increase the health of the dog. You are welcome to combine them with his training as a reward.
Dental care snacks help keep dentures and teeth in order. Dried meat treats are also popular. Dry chews satisfy the dog's natural need to chew on something.
The important thing is to keep the boo dog weigh regularly. Adjust the diet to the current weight to keep the dog fit. A dog breed as active as the Norwegian Buhund will quickly gain weight if it does not get enough exercise.
Norwegian Buhund Care
The Norwegian Buhund is quite easy to care for most of the time. It is usually enough to give him comb two or three times a week. It is best to get him used to combing or brushing when he is still a puppy.
In spring and autumn the dog tends to shed. Comb the dog every day at these times, so you accelerate the change of coat. In the spring he loses especially much hair.
Dirty spots are usually easy to comb out. For stubborn dirt, it is usually sufficient to moisten the area briefly. Loose hair in the undercoat is best removed with a special double-row comb.
A bath every few months is quite enough. This is gentle on the dog's skin. When bathing, a mild dog shampoo is sufficient.
Regularly check its eyes and ears. With ear or eye cleaner for dogs you free these places from dirt.
You may have to change the claws bring to the pedicure. Especially if the dog walks mainly on soft ground. Too long claws also get stuck sometimes, which can be painful for the dog.
Suitable accessories
As with all dogs include leash, collar respectively Tableware, Food and wet bowl, a cozy Sleeping mat or a Basket, a Transport box and a first aid kit for dogs to the basic equipment.
For the coat care we recommend you a suitable Comb and a Brush. For the eye and ear care a cleanser for dogs.
Should you have no difficulty trimming the claws yourself, you can also get a claw scissors add.
For a toy the Norwegian Buhund is always available. It should satisfy his urge to move and stimulate him mentally. The Norwegian Buhund loves to retrieve things and chase them. You'll really power him out with this. Simple balls and frisbees are excellent for this. With intelligence toys you encourage his natural curiosity and his bright mind.
Origin & History
Possibly the Norwegian Buhund is as old as the Viking. Its country of origin is Norway, where it has always served as a guard and herding dog. The first writings, which mentioned the Norwegian Buhund, come from the 17th century.
However, archaeological findings suggest that this dog breed is much older. In a Viking grave there were dog bones of different dogs. The grave dates to the year 900 AD Some of the bones belonged to the ancestor of the Norwegian Buhund. Probably the dogs were to accompany the Viking on his journey to the afterlife.
The Norwegian word "Bu" means as much as "Cottage" in the broadest sense. Also it can be "Farm' or 'Mountain hut" mean. The term indicates its function as a herding and guard dog. Probably, this breed was part of everyday life in Scandinavia.
It is possible that the Norwegian Buhund is related to today's Icelandic Hound. The Vikings took their dogs to Iceland in the 9th century when they settled the island.
With a Agricultural exhibition in 1913 the Norwegian Buhund appeared on the international stage for the first time. Even Buhund exhibitions followed in the 1920s. In the year 1939 finally founded the "Norsk Buhundklub.
The Norwegian Buhund became popular only after the 2nd World War.
In the year 1963 recognized the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) officially recognized the Norwegian Bohund as a dog breed. Its distribution outside Scandinavia is still quite small.
