Norwegian Lundehund

Norwegian Lundehund grooming

Norwegian Lundehund looks like a typical spitz-type dog with a wedge-shaped head, prick ears, and curly tail. They have a double coat with a harsh outer coat and a soft undercoat. These dogs don't require a lot of maintenance so regular weekly brushing will be enough to keep their coat healthy and to keep the amount of hair under control.

You must regularly check their ears for any sign of infection, trim their nails if the dog doesn't wear them out naturally, and brush their teest to prevent bacteria development and gum diseases.

Norwegian Lundehund colors include:

• black with white markings
• gray with white markings
• white with dark markings

Exercise

Norwegian Lundehunds are medium active dogs that require a moderate amount of daily exercise to be in good shape. These dogs will enjoy participating in various family activities, and they will be happiest if their owner is an active person. If you don't provide them with enough activities, they can become bored and develop behavior problems.

What is it like to train Norwegian Lundehund?

Norwegian Lundehunds are highly intelligent, affectionate, and devoted, and you should not have any problems with their training. They are extremely sensitive dogs, and that is why you must only use positive training methods if you want your dog to pick up commands fast.

Socialization

Norwegian Lundehunds are generally good family dogs and companions but still, you will have to provide them with the proper socialization so that your dog can learn how to react in many different situations. The key is to start as soon as possible (when you bring home your new puppy), and you must expose your dog to many different situations and show him what is the correct way to react to them.

TIP: Norwegian Lundehunds love to bark, so you will want them to teach when it is ok to bark so both you and your neighbors wouldn't be angry,

Norwegian Lundehund and kids

Norwegian Lundehunds are best suited for older kids who can properly play and interact with the dog. When you let them play, you must always supervise them so you can be sure that any unwanted behavior wouldn't emerge.

Norwegian Lundehund and other animals

Norwegian Lundehund can get along with other dogs and animals if raised in the same household. Because they were bred to hunt, it is not advised that you let this dog off-leash around other small animals, as he will take every chance he gets to chase animals. With their canines, these dogs will get along if they are properly introduced.

Health problems

This is a fairly rare breed, and in general, these are healthy dogs with a life span of 12-15 years. The most common problem with these dogs is a gastrointestinal issue that can vary from dog to dog. The best way to ensure you are getting a healthy dog is to buy it from a responsible and reputable dog breeder.

Responsible breeders will regularly check their breeding dogs so they can be sure that their puppies will be without inherited diseases and in the best possible health.

Norwegian Lundehund breeders

These are rare dogs, and you must be very patient if you decide to get one. Talk to as many breeders as you can and ask them all the questions you are interested in these dogs. Reputable breeders will welcome your questions and will gladly answer them.

With Norwegian Lundehund, you will get a great family companion with whom you will enjoy every minute of the day. If you provide him with enough training and proper socialization, you will not have to worry that you will have a dog with bad behavior.

World Dog Finder team

Norwegian Lundehund is an ancient dog breed that was specifically bred for puffin hunting. „Lunde“ is a Norwegian word for Puffin. All those unique characteristics that this dog has helped him during the hunting.

Norwegian Lundehunds were accepted into the AKC Foundation stock service in 1996. Today you can find them mostly in their native country since they are pretty rare.