Lundehund Information & Pictures

Lundehund Dog Info Sheet:
Trainability:	Medium
Watchdog:	Medium
Shedding:	High
Grooming:	Medium
Exercise Requirements:	Medium
Good with Children:	Yes
Activity Level:	High
AKC Popularity:	NA

Lundehund Temperament

The Lundehund is a dog that is very loving and friendly, and is always loyal and dedicated to his family.

Intelligent, curious, and agile, this is a breed that gets along well with other dogs, animals, and children, but can be a little shy – although not typically aggressive – around strangers. Training this dog may take some skill, as some training methods may prove fruitless, but those with the right know how or experience should not have a problem. However, house breaking this breed can be very difficult in some cases. This breed can be strong willed and stubborn, and has even been described as manipulative, which can deter training in some cases. However, a well socialized and well trained Lundehund can be a joy to have as a family pet.

Lundehund Physical Features

Small and fairly muscular, the Lundehund is a dog with some distinctive physical characteristics. This dog has twelve toes instead of ten, as well as joints in the nape of its neck that are not found in other dog breeds. The deep set brown eyes of the Lundehund give it an intelligent and thoughtful expression, and the small, wedge shape head is topped with medium sized erect ears. Its short, rough coat can be a reddish brown colour with black tips, or can be black or grey with white markings. Its height is between 12-15.5 inches, and its weight 13-20 pounds.

Is he right for you?

If you have children or other pets, including dogs, and are looking for a family pet then this could be the perfect choice, as this breed loves people, children, other dogs, and other animals, and is very patient with other pets and people. He is a heavy shedder and therefore may not be right for allergy sufferers. He is also an active dog and needs daily exercise and somewhere to play and enjoy activities, and therefore is best suited to a house environment rather than an apartment.

Lundehund Health Problems

This breed can suffer from digestive problems that are known as Lundehund Syndrome, and this condition is one that is still being looked into. The lifespan of the Lundehund can be affected by this problem, and vet bills can be high.

Lundehund Grooming requirements

The Lundehund will need to be combed and brushed with a firm bristle brush on a regular basis, and on occasion can be dry shampooed or bathed. Although grooming requirements are not extremely high, this breed does shed heavily.

Lundehund History

One of the rarest breeds in the world, this breed belongs to the Spitz family of dogs, and has been around for centuries. It nearly faced extinction in the middle of the twentieth century, but was saved from this fate by two Norwegians. Originating in Norway, this breed was originally used to hunt puffins until they became a protected species in the 1800s. The Lundehund became recognized as a breed in 1943.