Group 5 · Spitz & primitive types
Norwegian Lundehund
The Norwegian Lundehund is a small, exceptionally agile spitz, bred to retrieve puffins from rock crevices. It has at least six toes on each foot, can bend its head right back and can fold its ears shut.
Health
There is no breeding programme approved by Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen (Animal Welfare Flanders) for this breed (yet). Without an approved breeding programme, no Flemish pedigree can be issued, but a lineage certificate can. Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen strongly recommends carrying out the health tests on the parent dogs.
View the official breeding programmes
This breed profile is not a breed sheet within the meaning of the Flemish Breeding Decree (Fokkerijbesluit). The legal rules for breeding this breed are set out in the official breeding programme.
Considerations when buying
There is no breeding programme approved by Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen for this breed (yet). Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen strongly recommends carrying out the health tests on the parent dogs. Ask the breeder which health tests the parent dogs have had, and ask for the results. A Norwegian Lundehund needs varied daily walks and climbing and sniffing games. Its double coat needs a weekly brush and more during moulting.
Questions for the breeder
- Which health tests have the parent dogs had, and may I see the results?
- Will the puppy receive a pedigree or a lineage certificate, and from which association?
- How are the puppies socialised before they go to their new home?
Breed-specific challenges
The Lundehund is cheerful and curious, but independent and often reserved with strangers. House-training can take patience. Kind, consistent training works best.
More background
General guides that help you understand this breed information and choose well.
