Comparison: Norwegian Buhund and Norwegian Lundehund

Norwegian Buhund and Norwegian Lundehund are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Norwegian Buhund
Photo: phunkstarr, CC BY 2.0, source
Norwegian Lundehund
Photo: Karen Elise Dahlmo, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Norwegian BuhundNorwegian Lundehund
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originNorwayNorway
CategoryMediumSmall
Height at withers–32–38 cm
Weight12–18 kg6–7 kg
Recognition features
  • Squarely built spitz with erect pointed ears and a tightly curled tail
  • Wheaten (biscuit) or black coat
  • Little under middle size with an alert, frank expression
  • Small spitz with unique anatomy: extra functional toes on each foot
  • Neck flexible enough to touch the back; ears can fold shut
  • Red to fawn with black tips and always combined with white
CoatThick, hard, smooth-lying outer coat and soft dense undercoat; wheaten (pale to yellowish-red) or black.Dense and rough with soft undercoat and no flag on the tail; red to fawn with black tips always with white, or white with dark patches.
PurposeNorwegian farm dog and herder, guarding the farmstead and working livestock.Norwegian puffin hunter on steep coastal rocks; today a rare companion.

Breed page: Norwegian Buhund · Breed page: Norwegian Lundehund

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.