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Herdingmedium🌍 Norwayherding and guarding farm dog
Norwegian Buhund
Cheerful, alert, energetic, clever
Popularity
686
Spitz herder for farm and dairy work; cheerful, vocal, and people-oriented.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
thick hard smooth-lying double coat with soft dense undercoat
Colors
wheaten, black
Male height
17–18.5 in
Female height
16–17.5 in
Male weight
31–40 lb
Female weight
26–35 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
3
Barking
4
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
5
