Related breedAfghan Hound1000 to 1800 · AfghanistanNorwegian Buhund at a glance
- Origin
- Norway
- Appeared
- 800 CE to 1920 (likely)
- Family
- Nordic Spitz
- Type
- Herding dog
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 237
The name. Norwegian bu ("farmstead") + hund ("dog").
Same familyCane Corso1000 to 1996 · ItalyFamily and relatives
Sister breeds
Same family: Nordic Spitz
Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, Icelandic Sheepdog, Norwegian Elkhound, Norwegian Lundehund, Swedish Vallhund
Same time, same continent
Bloodhound, Cane Corso, Greyhound, Icelandic Sheepdog, Kuvasz, Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Same eraLhasa Apso800 CE to 1934 · ChinaPlace in time
The Norwegian Buhund appears 800 CE to 1920 (likely), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Norwegian Buhund is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
