The reliable Hygen Hound: Norway’s hare hunting hound
The Hygen Hound or “Hygenhund” is an excellent scent hound, known for its dignified and equable temperament. The Hygen Hounds are hare hunting hounds, experts…
Dogs in Norway
The Norwegian Buhund: Norway’s clever and agile shepherd dog
The Norwegian Buhund is a Norwegian sheepdog of a spitz-type breed. Traditionally, it was kept for guarding farms or herding including flocks of sheep, droves…
The Norwegian Lundehund: A part of Norway’s rich cultural heritage
The Norwegian Lundehund, also known as the Norwegian puffin dog, is an ancient indigenous dog breed. It’s treasured as a Norwegian cultural heritage. These dogs…
Norwegians searched for dogs on Finn more than 2 million times in 2020
Did you long for a four-legged friend during the corona pandemic? If so, you are not alone. This year, there have been over 2 million…
The Norwegian Elkhound: What you need to know about Norway’s national dog
The Norwegian Elkhounds are nordic spitz-type dogs used for large game hunting, especially for moose (or elk) and bears. They are one of seven national dog…
