Norwegian Buhund: A dog with deep roots in history

Norwegian Buhund: A dog with deep roots in history
​By LA Dahlmann

"When we tell the story of the Norwegian Buhund, we must distinguish between the old Norwegian word buhund and the more modern-day dog breed with the same name. They are two different entities – although also the same.

When Snorri Sturluson mentioned the buhund in his Viking sagas, he referred to a type of dog based on its role among the humans and its abilities – rather than its exact appearance. The word buhund means a settlement-, homestead-, or farm dog.

The first Norwegian Buhund breed-standard came in 1926, based on a dog that had evolved, lived, and worked with the Norwegians since time immemorial. Historically, this was an all-purpose dog with many talents and skills.

The 1926 standard focussed on the buhund’s strength as a sheep dog – but let us start with the beginning."

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