Norwegian Lundehund
The Norwegian Lundehund is a rare, lively spitz breed originally developed to climb steep coastal cliffs and hunt puffins in Norway. It is affectionate with family, curious, and highly agile, but can be independent and a bit reserved with unfamiliar people. What makes this breed truly special is its unique anatomy and remarkable flexibility, evolved for navigating narrow rock crevices.
Size
Small
Weight
6–9 kg
Height
30–38 cm
Lifespan
12–15 years
Characteristics
Energy Level
Grooming
Shedding
Trainability
Barking
Compatibility
✓
Kids
✓
Other Dogs
✗
Strangers
✓
Apartments
✗
First-time Owners
Common Health Issues
- • Lundehund syndrome (protein-losing enteropathy)
- • intestinal lymphangiectasia
- • patellar luxation