MediumHerding Group

Norwegian Buhund

The Norwegian Buhund is a Nordic spitz-type herding and farm-utility breed documented in Viking-era archaeological records.

Calculate Norwegian Buhund age

Lifespan13.5 yrrange 12–15

SizeMediumHerding Group

Weight26–40 lb11.8–18.1 kg

Senior at7 yrgeriatric at 11

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About

About the Norwegian Buhund

The Norwegian Buhund is a Nordic spitz-type herding and farm-utility breed documented in Viking-era archaeological records. Used historically for sheep work and guard duties; AKC recognition dates to 2009.

Aging

How Norwegian Buhunds age

Not in RVC VetCompass; breed-standard estimates indicate 12-15 years. Hereditary cataracts and hip dysplasia are the defining inherited concerns tracked on OFA screens; the narrow UK and North American population concentrates certain recessives.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 13.5 yr · range 12–15 Senior careSenior at 7 · geriatric at 11 Common health issues2 tracked conditions

Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight: 26–40 lb(11.8–18.1 kg)
Height: 16–18.5 in(40.6–47 cm)
Coat type: Double
Colors: WheatenBlack

Temperament

How Norwegian Buhunds tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

self-confidentalertaffectionatehard-working

Energy
4/5
Trainability
3/5
Good with kids
3/5
Good with other dogs
3/5
Shedding
3/5

Health

Common health issues

Full health profile

Moderatetypical onset ~7 yr
Cataracts
Description and veterinary guidance for Cataracts land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
Moderatetypical onset ~2 yr
Hip Dysplasia
Description and veterinary guidance for Hip Dysplasia land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Breed-club documented; tracked on OFA screens..