Norwegian Lundehund Dog
INTRODUCTION
Norwegian Lundehund Dogs are Loyal, Energetic, and Alert dogs they are from the Non-Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank #188. These breeds were created for puffin hunting. They have athletic and energetic. These breeds love their human family. Norwegian Lundehund Dogs are Purebred, not-hypoallergenic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Energetic, Alert, Loyal, Protective
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Non-Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Norway
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Their Name Comes From the Puffin
2- They Have Six Toes
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Norwegian Lundehund Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, White, Sable & White, Grey, Red, Yellow
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length:
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TAIL
The medium-short tail is set on high. It is densely coated, but does not have a flag. The tail is carried ring-shaped, slightly rolled over the topline, or hanging. It is not to be rolled
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WEIGHT
Female: 6 - 9 kg
Male: 6 - 9 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 58 - 68 days -
LITTER SIZE
About 4 to 8 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Norwegian Elkhound
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
Around 1900
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ORIGIN
Norway
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Very friendly
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
