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NORDIC SPITZ

THIS LIVELY, LOVING, LONG-LIVED DOG HAS NO DOG ODOR FCI

Height range This small, light spitz is Sweden’s national dog, Foxlike head with typical
17–18 in (42–45 cm) though it is little known outside its native country. tan markings
Weight range Its local name, Norbottenspets, means
18–33 lb (8–15 kg)
“spitz from the county of Bothnia.”
Life span 15–20 years It was once used to hunt Compact
Origin Sweden squirrels and, more recently, body
game birds. A bright-eyed,
bushy-tailed dog, the Nordic
Spitz is not difficult to train
as a house pet but requires
regular, energetic exercise.

Erect, black ears

Well-defined Short, straight,
tan patch on white coat
hindquarters

NORWEGIAN BUHUND

THIS WORKING FARM DOG NEEDS AN ENERGETIC, OUTDOOR-LOVING OWNER AKC

Height range This medium-sized, agile farm dog was once used to guard against Pronounced stop
16–18 in (41–46 cm) bears and wolves. Today, the breed thrives when it has plenty of
Weight range exercise and constant training. An eager barker that molts heavily
26–40 lb (12–18 kg)
twice a year, this may not be the ideal dog
Long, thick, harsh,
Life span 12–15 years for a house-proud owner. wheaten topcoat with
Origin Norway soft, woolly undercoat
Tightly curled
tail carried
over back
Triangular,
Other colors erect ears

Red Longer hair on
Coat may be wolf-sable. top of hind leg
Red, wheaten, and
wolf-sable coats
may have a black Black coat
mask, ears, and
tip to tail.

White hairs
on chest

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