The Norwegian Lundehund is a small and agile breed of dog that was originally bred in Norway for hunting puffins. They are intelligent, playful, and energetic, and make excellent companion dogs.
Norwegian Lundehund
Also known as Norsk Lundehund, Norwegian Puffin Dog, Lundehund
Origin
- Country
- Norway
- Region
- Lofoten Islands, especially Værøy
Group
- Non-Sporting
Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Size
- Height
- Male 35–38 cm · Female 32–35 cm
- Weight
- Male 6–8 kg · Female 5–7 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- short
- Colours
- reddish-brown to fallow with black tips, black, gray, white with dark patches
Traits
- alert, energetic, lively, curious, independent, playful