Norwegian Buhund — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Norwegian Buhund — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Norwegian Buhund originates in Norway and is classified by the FCI in Group 5 (Spitz and primitive types), Section 3 (Nordic Watchdogs).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC height is 17 to 18½ inches for dogs and 16 to 17½ inches for bitches; the FCI gives 43 to 47 cm (males) and 41 to 45 cm (females).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC weight is 31 to 40 pounds for dogs and 26 to 35 pounds for bitches; the FCI gives 14 to 18 kg (males) and 12 to 16 kg (females).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a thick, hard outer coat over a soft, dense undercoat.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Accepted colours are wheaten (pale cream to bright orange) and black.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The described temperament is self-confident, alert, lively and very affectionate.