Norwegian Lundehund Dog Breed Information:
With six toes on each foot all of them double- or triple-jointed and an amazing range of motion, the agile Norwegian Lundehund dog breed was used to scale cliffs and rob puffin nests of their eggs. Although these are purebred dogs, you may find them in the care of shelters or rescue groups.
Norwegian Lundehund Dog Breed Group: Working Dogs.
Norwegian Lundehund Height: 1 foot to 1 foot, 3 inches tall at the shoulder.
Norwegian Lundehund Weight: 13 to 16 pounds.
Norwegian Lundehund Life Span: 10 to 12 years.
More About This Dog Breed:
The Norwegian Lundehund’s thick coat is fallow (pale brown) to reddish brown to tan with black-tipped hairs and white markings or white with red or dark markings. Lundehund vocalizations include barks, yodels and howls, with the occasional scream thrown in. It can be unsettling until you get used to it. The Lundehund’s unusual anatomy makes him capable of getting into hard-to-reach places that most would not expect a dog to be able to go. Lundehunds often enjoy collecting shiny objects and hiding them.
Norwegian Lundehund History:
The Norwegian lundehund's exact origin is unclear. The breed has been found in Lofoten, an archipelago of Norway, for centuries. These dogs were very important to the residents and local economy, as they could scale the rocky cliffs to catch puffins that were nesting there.
Norwegian Lundehund Size:
The Norwegian Lundehund male stands 13.75 to 15 inches at the shoulder and weighs about 15.5 pounds. Females stand 12.5 to 13.75 inches and weigh around 13.25 pounds.
Norwegian Lundehund Personality:
Lundehunds are more primitive in their behavior than many breeds, very inquisitive and independent. They are free thinkers, which can be challenging when training. They can climb and tunnel, so few things are out of their reach. They have a strong prey drive but can get along with other pets if raised with them. They are very alert and may bark a lot. Most tend to be reserved with strangers but not aggressive. They normally protect by barking rather than biting. If not socialized extensively as puppies, they can be sound-sensitive or shy.
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Norwegian Lundehund Health:
All dogs have the potential to develop genetic health problems, just as all people have the potential to inherit a particular disease. Run, don’t walk, from any breeder who does not offer a health guarantee on her puppies, who tells you that the breed is 100 percent healthy and has no known problems, or who tells you that her puppies are isolated from the main part of the household for health reasons. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about health problems in the breed and the incidence with which they occur in her lines.
Norwegian Lundehund Care:
The grooming needs for the Norwegian lundehund are fairly low-maintenance. Because of her harsh external coat and soft undercoat, these dogs should be brushed at least once a week, Wooten says, to help remove loose hairs and dirt. Also, she says a weekly nail trim is recommended to prevent overgrowing, and pup parents should brush their dog's teeth on a daily (or every-other-day) basis.
Norwegian Lundehund Feeding:
Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Norwegian Lundehund Coat Color And Grooming:
A dense, rough outer coat is insulated by a soft undercoat in reddish-brown to fawn with black hair tips; black or gray with white markings; or white with dark markings. Norwegian Lundehunds shed heavily and need regular brushing with a firm bristle brush.
Norwegian Lundehund with Children And Other Pets:
The Norwegian Lundehund is a very friendly and happy small dog breed, and gets along well with children and strangers. If the dog is not properly socialized as a pup, it may be shy, especially around strangers, but it does not have aggressive tendencies.