Norwegian buhund | Facts & Information

Other names: norsk buhund, norwegian farm dog, Norwegian farm dog, the entlebucher mountain dog, the Entlebucher Sennenhund, Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Origin

The name of the Norwegian dog buhund derives from the word "bu" which means farm and "hund" which means dog. In free translation buhund means farm dog.

The Norwegian buhund dog breed is used in many activities: herd dog, guard dog, etc.it gets along well with children.

The Norwegian Buhund is declared the National canine breed in Norway.

In the 9th century, more precisely in the 800s our era Vikings were buried with the most precious things including dogs to protect him in the next life.

The first exhibitions attended by Norwegian buhund dogs were held in 1920

Food Buhund Norwegian

The buhund is a very active dog and needs a diet based on many proteins to give it the energy it needs.

It is recommended to give him a minimum of 2-3 meals a day. Water should be at his discretion to quench his thirst when he needs it.

Beware of prohibited foods such as chocolate, caffeine or sweets.

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Appearance Norwegian Buhund

It is a small to medium sized dog. It has a height of 40-47 cm and an approximate weight of 12-18 kg. It can have several colors, starting from white-yellowish to cre, brownish, gray or black.

The ears are of medium size, with triangular shape and rounded tips. The tail carries it on its twisted back.

He has a well-developed athletic body. The legs are strong. The fur is bubbly.

Behavior Buhund Norwegian

The buhund is an active farm dog that does not get tired easily and needs a lot of movement. He is very loving and attentive to children.

They form very close bonds with their owners and are very good guard dogs.

The coat is of short-medium length. A weekly or occasional brush is enough to remove dead hairs. It sheds annually.

He's wary of strangers. He apparently tolerates them, but keeps them under surveillance and is always on the alert in case something happens.

Norwegian Buhund Dressage

The high energy level makes it necessary to have a little fast training pace. He is an intelligent and loving dog who learns quickly.

Very long sessions are not recommended because he can get bored and lose concentration. The best sessions are 15-30 minutes.

It is a dog that wants to please its owner. Works very well with praise. Don't forget to reward him every time he does something right.

There are also cases where training can be a burden because the Norwegian Buhund is sometimes independent and stubborn.

They like to be busy, enjoy taking part and, with the right approach, can excel in different canine sports.

They are trained to provide aid to people with total or partial hearing impairments and are fit for some police work activities.

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Features Of The Norwegian Buhund

Buhund is a farm dog with many positive qualities. It is preferred for farm life and natural qualities as a guard dog.

It has an enviable energy and is recommended for active people. It can be taken for running, jogging or other similar activities.

He likes to communicate very much with the master and other "friends" in the yard. For the yard it's ok, but for the apartment it can be considered noisy because all the neighbors love dogs.

In conclusion, he is very active, he likes to jump and jump when he is small, if he is left alone for a long time he can bark, run other animals, bicycles or cars, bark and shed every season.

Popular dog names in Norway for Buhund dogs:

* Male: Aksel (father of peace); Baldur (Old Norse god of light and love); Bjorn (Bear); Brokk (dwarf); Einar (Warrior); Gunnar (fighter); Steinn (Rock); Skadi (God of winter and hunting).

* Feminine: Aleksia (defender); Halva (Goblin); Benedikte (blessed); Birget (powerful); Dagny (playful); Freya (ancient goddess of seduction); Kari (symbol of wind and purity); Valkyria (guardian angel of Valhalla, the Land of the Gods).

Diseases Of The Norwegian Buhund

He is generally healthy and has a long and beautiful life. The genetic package with which it is endowed is recognized as healthy and resistant to diseases.

The most common diseases in this breed of dog are hip dysplasia and eye problems.

Life expectancy is relatively high. It can exceed the age of 15 if it is properly fed and cared for.