How long does a Norwegian Lundehund live?

The Norwegian Lundehund has a life span of 12–15 years.

How big does a Norwegian Lundehund get?

Males weigh 6–8 kg and females 5–7 kg. Height ranges from 32–38 cm.

Is the Norwegian Lundehund hypoallergenic?

No, the Norwegian Lundehund is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Norwegian Lundehund

Non-Sporting Group

Height 35–38 cm 32–35 cm
Weight 6–8 kg 5–7 kg
Life span 12–15 years
Exercise 45 min/day

alert
energetic
lively
curious
independent
playful

The Norwegian Lundehund is in the AKC's Non-Sporting Group. It comes from Norway, Lofoten Islands, especially Værøy. Males weigh 6–8 kg and females 5–7 kg. It stands 32–38 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Norwegian Lundehund is a small and agile breed of dog that was originally bred in Norway for hunting puffins. They are intelligent, playful, and energetic, and make excellent companion dogs.

Group: Non-Sporting Group
Origin: Norway, Lofoten Islands, especially Værøy
Coat: short double · reddish-brown to fallow with black tips, black, gray, and white with dark patches
Also known as: Norsk Lundehund, Norwegian Puffin Dog, and Lundehund
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, UKC, CKC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: 518ae773-39ae-4139-963d-d2c1594ff971

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Norwegian Lundehund. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from ckc.ca ukcdogs.com showsightmagazine.com en.wikipedia.org akc.org

Norwegian Lundehund FAQ

How long does a Norwegian Lundehund live?: The Norwegian Lundehund has a life span of 12–15 years.
How big does a Norwegian Lundehund get?: Males weigh 6–8 kg and females 5–7 kg. Height ranges from 32–38 cm.
Is the Norwegian Lundehund hypoallergenic?: No, the Norwegian Lundehund is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Norwegian Lundehund in?: The Norwegian Lundehund is in the AKC's Non-Sporting Group.

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Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/518ae773-39ae-4139-963d-d2c1594ff971/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.