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Basic Description: The Norwegian Lundehund is a small dog, about the size of a Parson Russell. The breed standard calls for a minimum of six
toes on each foot which aided them in climbing the cliffs of Norway. More toes is not bad for showing, less is considered a defect. They are
extremely flexible and able touch their nose to their spine which assisted them in caves when hunting the Puffin Birds, which were on the
endangered list in the late 1800’s. A result of the hunting ban on the puffins was the cause for decline in numbers of Lundehunds. They are often
mistaken as a fox because of their size and color. Their exact age is unknown, but thought to be at least the Ice Age or before from DNA testing
thus far done. Their name means "Puffin Dog" in Norwegian. They have never been out crossed with any other breed, so they are absolutely pure.
The fact that no other breeds were introduced to Værøy, is the main reason which enabled the Lundehund to remain genetically pure. They are a
Beta breed that become very bonded to their masters and like nothing more that to sit and snuggle. Today there are approximately 350 in the
United States and about 1,500 – 2,000 in the entire world.
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Note: Any Club that wishes to provide a better quality description of this breed is invited to contact the web master.
Your assistance in making this a useful site is greatly appreciated. Also, if corrections or additions are found, please let me know at once.
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American Kennel Club Link
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Canadian Kennel Club Link
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National Rescue Group Link(s)
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Local Club contacts below if listed here
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Additional Information on local Clubs (Obedience, Agility etc.) and Rescue groups can be found under their respective heading in the Content section.
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Breed Fanciers that have agreed to share their knowledge of this breed.
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Would you like to be listed here – go to Invitation and if you agree with the simple requirements – WE WANT YOU –
then go to Fancier Questionnaire and fill out the form. The form is sent directly to the webmaster.
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