Norwegian Lundehund
The Norwegian Lundehund originated in Norway, in the Lofoten Islands, possibly before the Ice Age, according to theories of some biologists. It is a small spitz-like dog that was used to catch Puffins which the inhabitants prized both as a food and a source of feathers and down, a much-needed commodity in this northern land. It was a valuable animal to have around; however, more modern methods of catching the birds made the dog less useful, and its numbers declined in the last century. They were introduced to Canada in the early 1960's, to several other European countries in the 1970's, and to the United States in 1986.
Height: 13.75 - 15" (34.9 - 34.9cm) for dogs, 12.5 - 13.75" (31.8 - 31.8cm) for bitches
Weight: 15.5 lbs (6.9 kg) for dogs, 13.25 lbs (5.9 kg) for bitches
Coat Type: The coat is fairly short with the outer coat being fairly rough, and the undercoat being soft; it requires minimal but regular brushing.
Temperament: The Norwegian Lundehund is a friendly and loyal dog that is not aggressive to people or other dogs. It loves to play!
Special Interest: The Norwegian Lundehund has at least six toes on each foot. The Norwegian Lundehund also has interesting ears; they can be folded down and back (to 4 thicknesses) and the ears can hold this position. Very handy when burrowing and backing out of small tunnels and crevices.
Classifications:
AKC: Not recognized
CKC: Group 2 - Hounds
KC: Sporting - Hound Group
FCI: Group 5
ANKC: Not recognized
Save to del.icio.us
Save to Digg
