Norwegian Dogs

These are the seven native dog breeds of Norway – and we’re in love with all of them

Norway has seven national dog breeds. Four are spitz types: the Lundehund, Buhund, Black Norwegian Elkhound, and Grey Norwegian Elkhound. Three are scent hounds: the…

Culture, Everyday

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…

Culture

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…