typical northern breed

Why Are Norwegian Lundehund So Rare?

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When small island farmers and fishermen began catching puffins with nets, Lundehunds started becoming obsolete The government also started levying taxes on Lundehunds, so many residents couldn’t afford to keep them anymore. By the early 20th century, Lundehund numbers had dwindled to almost nothing. What dog breeds originated in Norway? The norwegian buhund is one … Read more

What Kind Of Dog Did The Vikings Have?

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The Norwegian Buhund (Buhund) is a member of the Herding Group and a typical northern breed of the spitz type, with prick ears and a tightly curled tail. Although their exact origin hasn’t been identified, they were known in Scandinavia even before the days of the Vikings. Did Vikings have war dogs? It’s not the … Read more