Treats can be an important aid in training, but giving too many can cause obesity. Some dogs are prone to getting overweight, so watch your dog’s calorie consumption and weight level. Any diet should be appropriate to the dog’s age (puppy, adult, or senior). The Norwegian Lundehund should do well on a high-quality dog food, whether commercially manufactured or home-prepared with your veterinarian’s supervision and approval. NORWEGIAN LUNDEHUND ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA RESCUE LINK Want to connect with other people who love the same breed as much as you do? We have plenty of opportunities to get involved in your local community, thanks to AKC Breed Clubs located in every state, and more than 450 AKC Rescue Network groups across the country. This last anomaly produces the breed’s distinctive “rotary” gait. They have feet with at least six fully functioning toes and extra paw pads, an “elastic neck” that can crane back so the head touches the spine, ears that fold shut, and flexible shoulders that allow forelegs to extend to the side, perpendicular to the body. But a closer look reveals several unique traits. With puffins now a protected species, today’s Lundehund is a friendly, athletic companion.Īt a glance, Lundehunds seem a typical northern breed: A spitz type with triangular ears, curving tail, and a dense double coat. Height: 13-15 inches (male), 12-14 inches (female)įrom Norway’s rocky island of Vaeroy, the uniquely constructed Norwegian Lundehund is the only dog breed created for the job of puffin hunting. Https:/ / dog-breeds/ norwegian-lundehund/ Just stumbled on this dog and I had no idea there was a puffin dog!

Puffin hunting