"unique", "unusual", these kinds of words have already evaluated the Lundhound is commonplace. But of all the breeds dogs in the world, there is no better Norwegian Lundhound would be more appropriate to use these adjectives. Because this is a rare old breed, he has unusual physical characteristics, and an interesting history.

His English name Lundehund is Norwegian "Lunde", "puffin bird", which means a combination of dog and bird. Originally, Lundhounds were bred by Norwegian farmers over the centuries to hunt puffins along the west coast of fjords and islands. Written varieties date back to the fifteenth century. When the puffin bird became a protected species in 1800, Lundhounds were no longer bred because people could no longer hunt puffins. After World War II, the Lundhound became an endangered breed, and even today there are only a thousand or so around the world.

Their unique foot structure (at least six toes on each foot) and unusual dexterity allow them to climb steep rocky cliffs, small caves and crevices to discover puffin nests. These special physical traits are ancient historical evidence that most other breeds of dogs have lost their primordial traits during development.

Today, the Lundhound is a true companion, loyal, playful with people and other dogs with little to no fights, and even when challenged their history and remarkable physical characteristics make them a focal point. Their superior personalities make them ideal, easy-to-live species and pets .

Traits are the outstanding and fundamental value of the Lundhound. He is a responsive, family loving, versatile working dog that is versatile, intelligent, cheerful and easy to train. In competition, the Lundhound appears stable, content and confident, cheerful, and likes to go out. The wagging tail shows his idiosyncrasies. Neurotic, hyperactive, apathetic, shy, stubborn behavior is undesirable. Serious Deficiency: Aggressive tendencies towards people or other animals for no apparent reason are serious deficiencies.

As a lively and sensitive breed, this dog is now mainly bred as a companion dog. Lively, sensitive and energetic, they can also make lovely companion dogs if they are trained rigorously and gently from an early age.

[body size]

shape: height: 31 cm ~ 39 cm; weight: 5 kg ~ 6 kg, highly developed muscles, more suitable for agile movements.

[head]

A small wedge-shaped head. A long, neat, well-shaped head should be of sufficient size and strength to easily pick up large pheasants, ducks, hares, etc. Head and muzzle: The head and muzzle give the impression of being "cast in one piece", consisting of a fairly flat, medium-width head with flat, neat cheeks combined with a long, strong, deep muzzle (under the eyes, between the eyes and behind the eyes are full). Viewed from above, the muzzle is the same length and width as the skull. Stop: A gradual, slight, barely perceptible stop, never downward or forming a plate face. The eyebrows are slightly raised and very flexible, producing a rich expression. The stop must be correctly assessed in the contour and cannot be affected by the raised eyebrows. The posterior occipital bone is inconspicuous, and the head should form an elegant curve, joining the neck. Expression: Alert, intelligent and friendly. Nose: Large, nostrils open. Black dogs have black noses and liver-colored dogs have brown noses. Lips: Fairly tight, firm, neat and dry, with very little feathering. Jaws: Long and powerful, capable of catching a hare or pheasant. Bite and bite: Scissor bite is preferred, pincer bite is acceptable. A broken tooth is not a defect. Ears: Upright ears with foldable ear cartilage. This unusual anatomical feature is also adapted to the needs of climbing cliffs, as there may be dripping water during the climbing process. Folding the ear down prevents water from entering the ear. Eyes: Deep-set, beautiful brown eyes.

[neck, topline, body]

Neck: Strong and slightly arched, with the strength a retriever needs. Considering the need to be able to find marks easily, the neck length is moderate. No fat. The coat on the neck should not be trimmed. Topline: Strong and level. BODY: Chest (bottom of chest) deep, extending to the elbows and of moderate breadth. Chest, protruding forward, and very prominent. Ribs deep, of sufficient length from forechest to last rib (giving enough room for internal organs) and of moderate width. The front ribs are relatively flat, gradually propped up back, arched in the center of the body, but thinner near the waist. Lower Abdominal Curve: Deep, narrow chest base, moderately raised. Loin: Strong, muscular, of sufficient length, allowing for flexibility, stretch of movement, and stride long enough, but never weak or loose in connection. Hips, very slightly sloping, moderately broad and muscular. Tail: Fairly straight, well set, with coccyx extending approximately to the hocks. When he moves, the tail is raised cheerfully, but not curled, but like a smooth extension of the topline, never higher than the back.

[hindquarters]

The hindquarters are powerful and angled in proportion to the forequarters. First thigh: Powerful and muscular. Knee: The knee rotates well around a healthy, strong joint. Second thigh (knee to hock): The second thigh or lower half of the thigh is slightly longer than the first thigh. Hocks: The hocks are strong and set low. Dewclaws: Dewclaws without hind legs. Feet: Oval or round. Medium in size, with well-arched and compact toes, with thick pads.

[coat]

Coat: The dense coat is close-fitting. Coat gray longhair, black longhair, liver and white longhair, black and white longhair. As long as it can meet the daily exercise needs, it can adapt to urban life. It is more afraid of heat, so it is necessary to comb the coat frequently. The coat is of moderate length and density, moderately full and very shiny. The ideal coat is straight and lying flat. A slightly wavy coat is permitted, but must never be curly, wooly, short, silky or shaggy. Since the Lundhound is a working retriever, its coat must be protective in all climatic conditions, in the water or on land covered with different vegetation. This requires the coat to have sufficient density, length and fullness to be adequately insulated. On well-haired areas, such as ears, front, back of forelegs, thighs, and underside of tail, there is a dense plumage that is not dense, sticky, or filamentous. A mane or long, heavy hair covering the neck and extending over the entire withers and shoulder blades is correct, especially in males, making the neck appear thicker and the withers appear high, sometimes causing The back of the withers appears slumped. Since the Lundhound is a working retriever, the feathering should not be too long. Trimming: Lundhounds should compete with a coat that is as natural as possible, and should never be penalized for not being trimmed as long as the coat is neat and of the right density. Trimming of the ears, feet, underbelly and tail tip is permitted. Beards have special features and untrimmed beards are preferred. Shaved or trimmed head, neck, body coat is a serious defect.

[gait]

It has auxiliary toes on its front paws, thus having five toes instead of the usual four. The feet have unusually large pads and two dangling toes. This structure makes it easy to climb cliffs and through crevices and catch puffins. Correct and effective action is an important indicator for judging a retriever. Viewed from the side, the Lundhound's gait is an efficient, smooth, fluid and coordinated gait that is never jerky, pretentious, or awkward. The fore and hind legs can be fully extended and pushed back, with a long and clean stride. The topline remains level, and he appears strong and supple in motion.

[Temperament]

Traits are the outstanding and fundamental value of the Lundhound. He is a responsive, family loving, versatile working dog that is versatile, intelligent, cheerful and easy to train. In competition, the Lundhound appears stable, content and confident, cheerful, and likes to go out. The wagging tail shows his idiosyncrasies. Neurotic, hyperactive, apathetic, shy, stubborn behavior is undesirable. Serious Deficiency: Aggressive tendencies towards people or other animals for no apparent reason are serious deficiencies.

[paw]

It has auxiliary toes on its front paws, so it has five toes instead of the usual four. The feet have unusually large pads and two dangling toes. This structure makes it easy to climb cliffs and through crevices and catch puffins.