Norwegian Buhund
The Norwegian Buhund is a breed of dog of the spitz type. It is closely related to the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Jämthund. In Norwegian, hund means dog and bu refers to both homestead and livestock.
History
When Vikings died they were often buried alongside their prized possesions. Norwegian Buhunds have been discovered in many ancient burial grounds. The Buhunds not only herded cattle and sheep but they also guarded farms and hunted bears and wolves. They were buried with their owners to protect them in the afterlife. Buhunds also travelled with the Vikings, evidence of them has been found on land and at sea. The first Buhund show was held at Jaeren in the 1920's. The Norsk Buhundklubb was established in 1939
Appearance and Size
The Buhund ranges in size from about 17 to 18 inches, and from 30 to 40 lbs, the coat being wheaten or black. The wheaten colour has a variety of shades ranging from light to almost red and with various degrees of shading from dark tipped hairs, including wolf sable, which is recognised in the UK as a separate colour.
Personality
The Buhund is friendly and funloving and gets along with both people and other animals. They are alert, agile, and quick learners. They possess a good amount of energy, making them good for dog sports, jogging, and playing ball. They also enjoy running around in the snow during the winter.
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Videos of Norwegian Buhunds
Norwegian Buhund at "Discover Dogs", Crufts 2010
A Norwegian Buhund at "Discover Dogs", Crufts 2010, National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham
Norwegian Buhund in Bath Aftermath (MP4 Version)
In the aftermath of his summer bath, Norwegian Buhund Number 1 Son has a wriggle and a giggle (not a slumber) in the sun. "Tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff,".
Cute Norwegian Buhund having fun
A mix of video clips of a sweet Norwegian Buhund dog swimming, having fun, playing with other dogs, rolling around and more! It's a follow up video to www.youtube.com Kestral is now a 1 year old Wheaten Norwegian Buhund. For information about dogs and other small animals, please have a look at Whichpets.com
Kahsha Cam - View from a Dog's Perspective - Norwegian Buhund
This is our Norwegian Buhund Kahsha playing in the snow with a GoPro Hero2 HD strapped to her collar. She is having fun enjoying the fresh snowfall and getting a unique perspective.
My dogs opening their christmas presents
SONG is by Lights - Drive my soul. A video of my dogs opening their christmas presents. Words can't describe how much I love them.
Ch Ailort Highlander at Parvodene - Norwegian Buhund - Vines
Ch Ailort Highlander at Parvodene - Norwegian Buhund - Vines
Dog Fail - Head Stuck in Bed
I came home one day, and found my Norwegian Buhund, Bella, with her head stuck in her bed. She was most likely stuck like this for a few hours, and it was tough to get off!
Dani and Prince playing in the back yard
beciell.blogg.se My puppy (chihuahua) Dani is playing with my parents dog Prince, a norwegian buhund
Rainy Day Bowie
A Norwegian Buhund, named Bowie von Knisley, can't go outside and play today because of the rain.
Swimming Lessons for Jersey, Diving Lessons for Ella
The second day of swimming lessons for Jersey dog. He is starting to show some initiative, swimming out to Rob. Ella is learning to jump in off the dock & swims like a fish.
Fall at Your Feet
Norwegian Buhund puppy sprints at full pelt to fall at the hero-worshipped feet of his beloved big bad black 'n' white bruv.
Dexter_bubbles.m4v
My Norwegian Buhund Dexter exercising his prey instinct. He loves bubbles, and it seems no matter how tired he is he is always up for grabbing some. Sorry for the poor angles I was taping AND shooting the bubbles.
Nikon Coolpix P500 1080p Test/Sample FOOTage Footage (Unpaused Paws) - Buhund and Collie
Norwegian Buhund and Border Collie in Nikon Coolpix P500 Test/Sample FOOTage Footage.
High Speed Boat Ride with the Doggies
Jersey & Ella riding on a boat with Rob & I. Guess which dog lives on a river & which does not.
snacktime at ddc hunter and cody play
dogs waiting for snacktime at daycare, Cody loving on Hunter...
A Bevy of Buhund Puppies! (Slideshow #2)
Another slideshow made from a few of our many photos; this one is mostly about our first litter of puppies in Oct 2011. A few pictures are in the other slideshow, but nost are brand new. In case they moved too fast, there were 5 puppies in the litter, 3 Wheaten, 2 black. Also note, they don't really have blue eyes, it 's just the flash. Music is a variation on song by Four Play...
