“Remains of spitz-kind puppies were discovered in Norway’s oldest archeological sites and Viking gravesites from 900 a.d. The puppies traveled with the Vikings and have been buried with them to maintain their numerous obligations in the afterlife. Today’s Buhund is the direct descendant of those puppies. The name Buhund roughly interprets to farm (or domicile or mountain hut) dog. Each farm had one to herd and watch over sheep, cattle, pigs, reindeer, and numerous small livestock in many areas. Shepherds spent summers in mountain huts with their puppies to manage and watch the stock. The land turned rocky, with steep slopes, and the puppies needed to work on their own to gather stores, frequently locating and flushing them by barking. They may stroll over the sheep’s backs during shearing to get from one aspect of a flock to the different.
The Buhund remained an essential part of Norwegian farm lifestyles for centuries till the importation of different breeds dwindled their populace in the early 1900s. In 1913 The breed was first exhibited in agricultural shows . In the 1920s, Buhund shows have been held with state-run sheep and goat shows, rekindling interest in the breed. The Norsk Buhund Club was formed in 1939. The Buhund came to England after World War II and, later, to America. The Norwegian Buhund Club of America was started in 1983. In 2009 The Buhund became a member of the AKC Herding Group.”

Temperement

Affectionate, cheerful, and lots of energy, the Buhund is a great associate for lively families. They are keen to please and are considered one of the easier to train spitz breeds, even though they’re still entirely independent thinkers. This breed loves to keep busy, and if not given lots of work or play, they can devise games that might not be acceptable. They are incredible watchdogs however may be overly exuberant barkers.

Upkeep

Buhunds are energetic and playful. They want terrific exercising each day in the form of an extended jog or lively sports along with retrieving, agility, or mainly, herding. Given enough exercise, they’re calm indoors, even though liable to bark. The coat is medium to short however double. It sheds freely (mainly two times a year) but does not tangle. Brushing a few times a week, and normal bathing will maintain shed hair down.

Health

“Major diagnosis: none
Minor diagnosis: CHD
Occasionally seen: cataract
Suggested tests: hip, eye
Life span: 12–14 years”

Disclaimer

Note: While the characteristics mentioned here may frequently represent this breed, dogs are individuals whose personalities and appearances will vary. Please consult the adoption organization for details on a specific pet.