{"data":{"slug":"norwegian-buhund","name":"Norwegian Buhund","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/norwegian-buhund","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/norwegian-buhund","also_known_as":["Norsk Buhund","Buhund"],"kind":"breed","extinct":false,"group":{"key":"spitz","label":"Spitz \u0026 Primitive","fci_group":5,"fci_group_name":"Spitz and Primitive Types"},"size":"Medium","origin":"Norway","countries":["Norway"],"height_cm":{"min":41.0,"max":46.0},"weight_kg":{"min":12.0,"max":18.0},"life_expectancy_years":{"min":12,"max":15},"temperament":["Cheerful","Energetic","Intelligent","Alert","Affectionate"],"exercise_level":"High","wikipedia_views_60d":2940,"summary":"The Norwegian Buhund is a lively, clever spitz farm and herding dog from Norway's west coast. It thrives on activity, family company and dog sports.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/norwegian-buhund-a958ec957b-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/norwegian-buhund-a958ec957b-640.webp","width":600,"height":600,"author":"Unknown author","license":"CC BY-SA 3.0","license_url":"http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/","source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Norwegian_Buhund_600.jpg"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T14:52:08Z","ratings":{"energy":5,"exercise":4,"grooming":2,"shedding":4,"trainability":4,"barking":4,"kids":4,"other_dogs":3},"coat":"Short to medium double coat","colors":["Wheaten","Black","Wolf sable","Grey"],"fun_fact":"Its name refers to the bu, the summer hut where shepherds lived while tending the herd, so the Buhund is literally the hut dog.","sections":{"overview":"The Norwegian Buhund is a compact, squarely built spitz with a curled tail and pricked ears. Traditionally it herded stock and guarded the homestead.\n\nIt is cheerful, bright and always ready for action. It suits active households that enjoy training, sports and outdoor life.","history":"The name comes from the Norwegian words for homestead and dog, since the breed lived on farms and with shepherds in summer huts. It was developed on the rainy western coast of Norway as an all-purpose herder and watchdog.\n\nIt belongs to the spitz family and is closely related to the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Jämthund.","appearance":"A little under medium size, with a square profile, level back and deep chest. Males stand about 43 to 46 cm and weigh 14 to 18 kg, with females somewhat smaller.\n\nThe head is wedge-shaped with a black nose and pricked ears, and the tightly curled tail is carried over the back. The coat is wheaten or black.","personality":"Buhunds are cheerful, loving and devoted to their families, and many are known for their love of children. They are bright and keen to learn, though they can be headstrong.\n\nThey are natural watchdogs and may bark at new sounds. Without enough exercise and mental work they can become bored and destructive.","care":"This breed needs substantial daily exercise and regular training or dog sports such as agility. Running, hiking and cycling partners suit it well.\n\nThe weather-resistant coat needs weekly brushing, with more frequent care during the twice-yearly heavy shed.","health":"Inherited eye problems and hip dysplasia are the main concerns. Choose breeders who screen for both."},"recognition":{"fci_number":237,"fci_standard_url":"https://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/237.html","akc_url":"https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/norwegian-buhund/"},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwegian_Buhund","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38478","wikipedia_revision":1311106175},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:59:38Z"}}}