Norwegian Buchunds are considered a good friend for a man and his loyal protector. In addition to the cute appearance, this pet has a gentle character. This hunting dog requires attention, literacy, content and education from an early age.
History of origin
Currently, there is little information about the origin of the Norwegian Buchund breed. This type of dog is directly related to the groups of the Kamchatka, Siberian, Greenland Sheepdogs. This dog is also called Norwegian husky, it is the oldest Scandinavian breed. In 1880, in the area of Gokstad, Viking burials were discovered, next to which were skeletons and dog fur. The remains of this animal were mistaken for the ancestor of the modern Buchund.
Viking tribes used these representatives of the animal world to protect their homes, property and livestock. The Northern Dog traveled the world with his masters, without leaving people on earth and on water. After some time, the animals got into the territory of Greenland, Ireland, Scotland. According to some theories, shelties, Icelandic dogs are considered to be the ancestors of this breed.
The first exhibition with the participation of the Norwegian buchund was organized by John Sealand. This event took place in the 20s of the twentieth century. A few decades later, the dog was recognized in the United Kennel Club.
Breed description
The Norwegian Sheepdog is a small-sized dog with a square build. This animal has some similarities with the other husky breeds. Dogs are characterized by a clear expression of sexual dimorphism, so the dog from the bitch can be distinguished without difficulty. The main characteristics of the dog that meet the standard:
- the head is wedge-shaped, it is flat, dry, has no folds on the muzzle;
- nose is pigmented with black color;
- the animal's lips and eyelids are black;
- slightly slanting eyes are characterized by an oval shape, the color of the iris is usually dark;
- jaws inherent scissor bite;
- the neck is well defined, it is short in length, strong and rather mobile;
- the back is characterized by strength and directness;
- the tail has the same characteristics as that of ordinary huskies, it is set high and rolled into a ring on the back, it is also characterized by some side turning;
- ears sharp erect;
- front and hind legs are straight, they are characterized by muscularity and evenness;
- in height, the animal reaches about 47 cm, with a weight of 15 kg;
- The pet's coat is coarse, has an average length, the hair on the face, the front of the legs is shorter than on the breast, neck and tail, the dog's undercoat is warm and thick;
- Norwegian husky coat color can be wheat or black, according to the standard, the dog may have a dark mask and dark guard hairs.
Characteristics and behavior
The Norwegian Buchund is a calm, dedicated, energetic and hard-working breed of dogs. Special attention deserves the mental development of dogs. This representative of the animal world is clever and quick-witted, it is easy to train, it captures commands on the fly. Due to the high level of intelligence, shepherd dogs are used in official investigative files. The animal copes well with the role of a guide.
Socializing the Norwegian husky is necessary from an early age so that it develops an adequate attitude towards animals and people. During the training it is worth the effort, only in this way the pet will be able to master the commands. Lack of attention makes dogs wayward and stubborn creatures.
When training you should not repeat the same thing, it is better to diversify training with games. Otherwise, the dog may get bored and lose interest in what is happening.
Buchund, if properly trained, can get along with other pets in the house, even cats. The animal has a positive attitude towards each member of the family, at the same time it perceives people as individuals that require protection. Sheepdog of this type finds a common language with children, she plays and frolics with them, but at the same time does not let herself be offended. If the dog feels negative towards himself, he will try to leave. In the event of a threat to the owner, a purebred pet will always come to his defense.
The animal is strongly attached to the owner and family members in general. For this reason, you can not leave him alone for a long time. Being alone for a long time, the dog begins to show passivity, stubbornness, and by various methods tries to attract attention. The attitude to the guests of the house at Buchunda is cool and restrained. Aggression is noted for representatives of this breed infrequently, usually they express negative by loud barking.
What to feed?
The basis of good lifestyle and health is considered a good diet. In order to protect the Norwegian husky from allergies, you should remember that it should not be given food from its table. Among the banned products are the following:
- sausage and smoked meats;
- salinity and sharp foods;
- sweet, in particular, chocolate;
- small bones;
- bakery products;
- pasta.
Meat and meat products should be given to the dog boiled, so you can be sure that there are no dangerous microorganisms in it. Raw vegetables and fruits before serving the dog should be well washed. Also, the pet can be fed cereals, such as buckwheat and rice. The Norwegian diet should include sea fish, dairy products, eggs, vegetable fat, offal and greens.
When choosing dry food you should buy only premium class products with a good shelf life.
Rules of maintenance and care
The Norwegian Buchund is a universal dog breed, whose members are able to quickly adapt to different living conditions. This pet can make people who live in apartments and private homes. Such a creature can be kept in an open-air cage, but not on a permanent basis. The best content for this shepherd will be a private house, as the animal will have a lot of free space.
If the dog lives in an apartment, then he will need constant walking in the fresh air. The room should be equipped with a special corner for a pet with a sunbed placed in it.
Walking should be carried out in the morning and evening, while the duration of walking sets the dog. The best option would be a walk for an hour.
Representatives of the Norwegian breed are considered to be very clean, they are rarely smeared. The main event for the care of a dog is combing the fur with a special brush. To carry out this procedure is once a week, and when the dog sheds, then 2 times more often. It is necessary to bathe a pet only in case of acute need. Do not forget about regular clipping claws.
Bukhund is characterized by good health, it rarely suffers from various ailments. There are cases when a pet has hip dysplasia. To maintain the health of the dog, it should be regularly vaccinated, as well as taken for a visit to the vet.
Norwegian husky is a bold, playful, kind dog with a well-developed hunter instinct. Petting and loyalty of this pet has no boundaries, so this is a good option for a companion and four-legged family member.
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