Norwegian Buhund
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Also known as the Norsk Buhund or the Nordiske Sitz-hunde, this ancient breed has been used primarily as a sheepherder, hut has also been co-opted for general farm work.
For over 2,000 years dogs fitting the general description of an under middle-sized spitz breed have helped farmers eke out a living on the barren slopes and narrow pastures of the Scandinavian countryside. Lithe and elegant, yet sturdy and well boned, the Buhund was primarily used as a sheepdog, but its innate sense of territory ensured a dual-purpose role as a farmyard watchdog as well. The beginning of this century saw the Buhund make its first appearance in the show ring in Norway.
In personality the Norwegian Buhund is fearless, loyal, intelligent, energetic, and full of life. Its urge to herd is deeply ingrained and, if starved of sheep, it will round up anything that may be available, including goats, turkeys, geese, ducks and even chickens in a farmyard.
Full of character and very intelligent, the Buhund has been described as the ideal family pet. Very affectionate, it loves human company but requires firm handling. “No” must mean “no.” Excellent Obedience and Agility dogs, Buhunds have demonstrated abilities in fields as diverse as working with the British Royal Air Force, police dog training and as hearing dogs for the deaf.
Standing about 18 inches or 45 cm, with bitches somewhat smaller, the Norwegian Buhund has a wedge-shaped, foxy head and pricked ears. The close lying coat, consisting of a thick undercoat with longer topcoat, a thick ruff and bushy tail, comes in shades of cream to gold, with or without black tips, and black with or without symmetrical white markings on the head, chest, neck, and feet. In color it varies from solid cream to light brown, to red and to black, but it is the wheaten shades that are most strongly favored. Well-balanced and elegant, the Buhund moves with a light, active gait and is particularly agile, even at full speed.