United States - Norwegian Buhund Breed Standards
The American Kennel Club (AKC), founded in 1884, is a registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States and it's headquarters are located in New York City, New York.
Herding Group
Accepted Colors - Wheaten (Biscuit) and Black
Height
Males: 17-18.5 inches at the withers
Females: 16-17.5 inches at the withers
Weight
Males: 31-40 pounds
Females: 26-35 pounds
Herding Group
Accepted Colors - Wheaten (Biscuit) and Black
Height
Males: 17-18.5 inches at the withers
Females: 16-17.5 inches at the withers
Weight
Males: 31-40 pounds
Females: 26-35 pounds
| akc_norwegian_buhund_breed_standard_effective_march_31_2020.pdf |
United Kennel Club (UKC), founded in 1891, is a registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States and it's headquarters are located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Northern Breed Group
Accepted Colors - Wheaten (Biscuit) and Black
Height
Males: 17-18.5 inches at the withers.
Females: 16-17.5 inches at the withers.
Weight
Males: 31-40 pounds
Females: 26-35 pounds
Northern Breed Group
Accepted Colors - Wheaten (Biscuit) and Black
Height
Males: 17-18.5 inches at the withers.
Females: 16-17.5 inches at the withers.
Weight
Males: 31-40 pounds
Females: 26-35 pounds
| ukc_norwegian_buhund_breed_standard.pdf |
Canada - Norwegian Buhund Breed Standard
The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), founded in 1888, is the primary registry body for purebred dogs in Canada.
Group VII Herding Dogs
Accepted Colors - Wheaten (Biscuit) and Black
Height
Males: 17-18.5 inches (43-47 cm) at the withers
Females: 16-18 inches (41-45 cm) at the withers
Weight
Males: 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Females: 26-35 pounds (12-16 kg)
Group VII Herding Dogs
Accepted Colors - Wheaten (Biscuit) and Black
Height
Males: 17-18.5 inches (43-47 cm) at the withers
Females: 16-18 inches (41-45 cm) at the withers
Weight
Males: 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Females: 26-35 pounds (12-16 kg)
| ckc_norwegian_buhund_breed_standard.pdf |
United Kingdom - Norwegian Buhund Breed Standard
The Kennel Club ("KC"), founded in 1873, is the official kennel club of the United Kingdom.
Pastoral Group
Accepted colors as written in the KC Breed Standard - "Wheaten, black, red, (red not too dark), wolf-sable."
Height and weight as written in the KC Breed Standard - "Ideal height: dogs: 45 cms (18 inches); bitches somewhat less. Weight in proportion to size."
KC Norwegian Buhund Breed Standard and information webpage -
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/services/public/breed/standard.aspx?id=5132
Pastoral Group
Accepted colors as written in the KC Breed Standard - "Wheaten, black, red, (red not too dark), wolf-sable."
Height and weight as written in the KC Breed Standard - "Ideal height: dogs: 45 cms (18 inches); bitches somewhat less. Weight in proportion to size."
KC Norwegian Buhund Breed Standard and information webpage -
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/services/public/breed/standard.aspx?id=5132
International World Norwegian Buhund Breed Standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) (English: World Canine Organization), founded in 1911, is the largest international federation of kennel clubs.
Group 5 - Spitz and Primitive Types
Section 3 - Nordic Watchdogs and Herders
Accepted Colors - Wheaten (Biscuit) and Black
Height
Males: 17-18.5 inches (43-47 cm) at the withers
Females: 16-18 inches (41-45 cm) at the withers
Weight
Males approximately 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Females approximately 26-35 pounds (12-16 kg)
*Note: The FCI Norwegian Buhund Breed Standard is translated to English from the Norsk Kennel Klub (NKK) Breed Standard.
**Note: From the The International All Breed Canine Association (IABCA) - "International Dog Shows are held in accordance with the regulations and guidelines that have been established by IABCA. These guidelines provide for a written critique of each dog entered and a rating number of how well the dog conforms to the breed standards. These standards are based on the 'country of origin' for each breed, if possible." In the case of the Norwegian Buhund, this is the NKK/FCI (English translated) Norwegian Buhund Breed Standard.
Group 5 - Spitz and Primitive Types
Section 3 - Nordic Watchdogs and Herders
Accepted Colors - Wheaten (Biscuit) and Black
Height
Males: 17-18.5 inches (43-47 cm) at the withers
Females: 16-18 inches (41-45 cm) at the withers
Weight
Males approximately 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Females approximately 26-35 pounds (12-16 kg)
*Note: The FCI Norwegian Buhund Breed Standard is translated to English from the Norsk Kennel Klub (NKK) Breed Standard.
**Note: From the The International All Breed Canine Association (IABCA) - "International Dog Shows are held in accordance with the regulations and guidelines that have been established by IABCA. These guidelines provide for a written critique of each dog entered and a rating number of how well the dog conforms to the breed standards. These standards are based on the 'country of origin' for each breed, if possible." In the case of the Norwegian Buhund, this is the NKK/FCI (English translated) Norwegian Buhund Breed Standard.
| fci_norwegian_buhund_breed_standard.pdf |
Norway - Norwegian Buhund Breed Standard
The Norsk Kennel Klub (NKK) (English: Norwegian Kennel Club), founded in 1898, is the largest organization for dog owners in Norway.
Group 5 - Spitz and Primitive Types
Accepted Colors - Wheaten (Biscuit) and Black
Height
Males: 17-18.5 inches (43-47 cm) at the withers
Females: 16-18 inches (41-45 cm) at the withers
Weight not specified.
*Note: The FCI Norwegian Buhund Breed Standard is translated to English from the Norsk Kennel Klub (NKK) Breed Standard.
**Note: From the The International All Breed Canine Association (IABCA) - "International Dog Shows are held in accordance with the regulations and guidelines that have been established by IABCA. These guidelines provide for a written critique of each dog entered and a rating number of how well the dog conforms to the breed standards. These standards are based on the 'country of origin' for each breed, if possible." In the case of the Norwegian Buhund, this is the NKK/FCI (English translated) Norwegian Buhund Breed Standard.
Group 5 - Spitz and Primitive Types
Accepted Colors - Wheaten (Biscuit) and Black
Height
Males: 17-18.5 inches (43-47 cm) at the withers
Females: 16-18 inches (41-45 cm) at the withers
Weight not specified.
*Note: The FCI Norwegian Buhund Breed Standard is translated to English from the Norsk Kennel Klub (NKK) Breed Standard.
**Note: From the The International All Breed Canine Association (IABCA) - "International Dog Shows are held in accordance with the regulations and guidelines that have been established by IABCA. These guidelines provide for a written critique of each dog entered and a rating number of how well the dog conforms to the breed standards. These standards are based on the 'country of origin' for each breed, if possible." In the case of the Norwegian Buhund, this is the NKK/FCI (English translated) Norwegian Buhund Breed Standard.
| nkk_norwegian_buhund_breed_standard.pdf |
