With a eye-catching and, above all, weatherproof fur equipped, the Norwegian dog breeds present themselves to us.
Thick and rather water-resistant, their fur is perfect for their living conditions around the Arctic Circle.
They are sniffer dogs for hunting small and big game, or working dogs with strength to pull or carry loads, such as our number 8.
1. Haldenstover
persevering and disciplined are the properties dem medium-sized attributed to Haldenstover. Even rain and cold damage it enthusiasm not.
As smallest Norwegian dog breedwith a specialization on rabbits, these hounds are known in our latitudes as Halden Bracke.
Named after a town in Norway, they were and are bred primarily for hunting rabbits. In addition to French hunting dogs, ancestors are also the American Foxhound.
They are considered loving and friendly service dogs and as a Norwegian dog breed, they are welcome members in Norwegian families.
2. Norwegian Elkhound
This Norwegian Shepherd Dog is part of an ancient story and in the Nordic myths to find again.
As greyhound could he Prototype of the mythical being served by Loki.
They are said to have traveled the icy sea with the Vikings and, with their double skin, do not have to fear sub-zero temperatures.
Exercise and regular exercise requiredyou can feel good in sporty families incorporate and loyal protective stand by their side.
her too Jämthunde named race achieves a Shoulder height up to 52 cm and a weight of around 24 kg.
3. Norwegian Elkhound, black
Not only do they appear in the Norwegian Kennel Club’s logo, they are also considered to be norwegian national dogs. As Svarthund are they better known!
Bred for the enduring hunt of big game such as bears and elk, this energetic Norwegian dog breed was created around 200 years ago.
He is still in action with his skills and talents and can only be found in hunter families very movement-oriented holders with a lot of time spent in nature.
reached his shoulder 49 cm in height at a weight of only up to 15 kg. Be thick black fur makes him appear much bulkier.
4. Hygen dog
Hans Fredrik Hygen gave as first breeder in the middle of the 18th century of these Norwegian dog breeds also got its name.
The goal of the one-off breeding was a resilient hunting dog for the harsh Nordic climate. Bassets, Beagles and Holsteins are among the ancestors.
Now and then he is as norwegian beagle called because he too stockier and more compact in physique than other Norwegian hunting dogs for hares.
They are outstanding trailblazers and pursue their prey relentless.
Ability to retrieve and urge to move distinguish them additionally.
5. Norwegian Buhund
Also this Norwegian Shepherd Dog took part in Viking raids along European coasts and rivers.
Foreign competition brought the inventory to almost zero. Today he is offered again by selected breeders. Especially for isolated farms.
He is a perfect watchdogthe Thanks to its fur, it can also survive the nightly cold outdoors unscathed and take care of its livestock.
6. Norwegian Lundehund
You can find him hardly outside his home country. A similarity exists with the Russian Varanger dog, whose 5,000-year-old fossil has the same tooth structure.
The name Lundehund derives from the Norwegian word, its preferred prey; Lunde and her eggs. Today, this hunt can be done with nets.
Her strong sense of hunting is still valued and on remote islands off Norway’s coasts for the Hunting puffins (the aforementioned Lunde) and finding their nests with eggs.
they seem not only as persistent and agile, but also as flexible in physiquewhich empowers them to search for prey even in narrow crevices and cliffs.
7. Greyster
This athletic all-rounders is a mixed breed of German shorthaired pointer and greyhound well adapted to the cold Nordic weather.
It is used to pull loads on sleds and demonstrates enormous strength and endurance.
This also rather rare Norwegian dog breed has been enjoying a revival since the 1980s increasing popularity as a family dog for active outdoor sports enthusiasts.
8. European sled dog
They are known as the Eurodog and Scandinavian Hound and one Mixture of Alaskan Huskies and another breed sled dogs.
For a perfect run with slide and load are low temperatures necessary since they are otherwise closed overheating tend. One incredible endurance distinguishes them.
They are not yet recognized as a separate breed. Efforts to that end are picking up speed.
9. Dunker
Another Norwegian dog breed named after its breeder, Wilhelm Conrad Dunker. As Dunkerhound we know them too.
They were bred as hunting dogs from 1826 and specialize in hunting mountain hares and similar small game.
Important to know for future dog owners
As medium sized and very active breed Do you need a home in outdoor and sports-loving familiesif not from one Hunter being held.