Norwegian Lundehund
Non-Sporting Group
AKC Recognized
📏 Size
Small
⚖️ Weight
6 - 7 kg
🌍 Origin
Norway
🐕 Shedding
Moderate
✂️ Grooming
Every few weeks
Energy Level
high
Exercise: About 1 hr a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Good to know
- A puffin specialist: bred on a rocky Norwegian island to climb cliffs and crawl into crevices after nesting puffins.
- One-of-a-kind body: they have at least six toes on each foot, ears that can fold shut, and a neck so flexible they can tip the head back to touch the spine.
- Sensitive souls: they can lose trust if handled harshly, so gentle, positive training and early socialization are key.
- Low-fuss coat: the harsh double coat only needs a weekly brushing to remove dirt and loose hair.
- Clever problem solvers: playful and smart, they can be protective of their family and somewhat wary of strangers.
Getting out with a Norwegian Lundehund
They need daily exercise beyond a stroll: longer trails, games of fetch and time to run at the park.
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