Norwegian Buhund

Courageous, energetic and friendly.

Norwegian Buhund's are not recommended for apartment living. They require an inordinate amount of physical exercise and mental stimulation. They do best with a large securely fenced yard or a rural setting with a job to do. They thrive on family play sessions. The Norwegian Buhund excels in agility trials, obedience, police work, herding, and tracking.

Exercise, job or activity to do, and training.

Regular brushing of the coat with a firm bristle brush is recommended. Special attention should be given during heavy seasonal shedding. Bathing should only be done when necessary. The Norwegian Buhund is relatively healthy with low occurrences of hip dysplasia and eye problems.

It is an intelligent dog and eager to learn and that's why it is easily to train. With an consequent, firm, varied and gentle training, good results can be achived. It likes exercise, canine sprts, it is happy to play fetch and run near a bike.

The fur of this dog must be combed during the moulting period to remove the dead hair bristles.

The Norwegian Buhund's easy care coat requires only a quick brushing once or twice a week to look its best during most of the year. However, this seasonal shedder blows his coat once in the spring and generally again in the fall. During shedding periods a