![Norwegian Buhund Dog Breed](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium_440x440/public/2022-07/Norwegian-Buhund.jpg?itok=OWW1KSGS)
Family-friendly: | 5/5 |
Exercise needs: | 5/5 |
Easy to train: | 4/5 |
Tolerates being alone: | 4/5 |
Likes other pets: | 4/5 |
Energy level: | 4/5 |
Grooming needs: | 3/5 |
Shedding: | 3/5 |
The Norwegian Buhund breed can be prone to:
- Hip dysplasia
- Hereditary cerebellar ataxia is a condition affecting the nervous system which can case uncoordinated movements and head tremors
- Hereditary cataracts which is a condition where the lens in the eye becomes cloudy and this can result in blindness.
Priority Kennel Club health schemes and testing:
- Hip dysplasia screening scheme
- Eye screening scheme
Ideally suited to the active, dog-training/dog-sports home, the Buhund is a bold, brave and athletic dog. Not too big to be demanding to house yet still not so small as to be incapable of a variety of sports and activities, this is a ‘proper dog’.
They are inclined to bark to alert to suspicious activity or strange sights, and the shedding can be a serious downside for those who aren’t keen on vacuuming twice daily for 6 months of the year, so proper research is necessary before welcoming a Norwegian Buhund into your home.
With the right exercise and training this is an engaging and fun dog in a conveniently sized package.