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Local Hotels These hotels are all located within 5 miles of the show site.
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Entries through MBF Superintendant www.infodog.com Entries close 5/16/2012 Judges: Saturday Ms. Mary Anne Brocious Sunday Mr. William C.
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Rally, Obedience and Jr. Showmanship classes are available at this show.
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Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 2nd at 5 pm, or following Best In Show.
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American Kennel Club - Norwegian Buhund

Eyes - Oval shaped, color as dark as possible, black eye rims.
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Areas where white is permissible: a narrow white ring around the neck, a narrow blaze on the face, a small patch of white hairs on the chest, white feet and tip of the tail.
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Size, Weight, Proportion, Substance Size - Height at the highest point of the shoulder blade in dogs, 17 to 18 1/2 inches; in bitches, 16 to 17 1/2 inches.
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While Norwegian Buhunds make excellent watch dogs, they are also content to lie at your feet at the end of a hard day.
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Broken teeth and honorable scars incurred in the line of herding duty are acceptable.
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This breed makes a wonderful companion for active people or families and will thrive in a home where plenty of exercise is provided.
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They can however live in an apartment if extra care is given for sufficient exercise and the apartment is fairly big for the dog to move around.
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AKC = American Kennel Club NAPR = North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
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Group Northern Recognition NBCA, FCI, KCGB, ANKC, NKC, CKC, APRI, ACR, DRA, AKC, NAPR         NBCA= The Norwegian Buhund Club of America FCI = Fédération Cynologique Internationale KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club NKC = National Kennel Club CKC = Continental Kennel Club APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
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½ inches  (43-47 cm) Females 16-17½ inches  (41-45 cm) Weight: Males: 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg) Females 26½-35½ pounds (12-16 kg) Health Problems Prone to hip dysplasia and Inherited eye issues.
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In England, they are also being used as guide dogs and drug detection dogs - which says a lot about the breeds versatility and potential.
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  UTILIZATION The Norwegian Buhund was traditionally a herding dog, and is often preferably used to herd sheep, especially in large sheep drives.
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Systematic registration, controlled breeding and participation at shows held by the Norwegian Kennel Club resulted in the breeds increasing popularity and formed the basis for the modern-day Buhund.
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The weight should be in proportion to the dogs size.
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• The name of the first Buhund registered with Norsk Buhund Club was Flink.
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The black variant should preferrably be self-coloured, but white as a blaze, chest spot or collar and on the paws is acceptable.
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Norwegian Buhunds: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?

You'll find hair and fur all over your clothing, upholstery, carpeting, under your furniture, on your countertops -- even in your food.
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Herding, obedience, agility, jogging or biking, chasing balls, and playing Frisbee are productive outlets for his energy and enthusiasm.
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They are often manipulative, and some are willful and obstinate.
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Raise your dog the right way and you will be helping him live a longer, healthier life while avoiding health problems and unnecessary veterinary expenses.
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The Norwegian Buhund is less headstrong and more willing to work with you than other spitzes, but he is still independent and may use his intelligence in clever ways that suit his own purposes.
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Standoffish by nature, Norwegian Buhunds need extensive exposure to people and to unusual sights and sounds.
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Poorly Tolerates hot weather more info Dogs with thick, double coats are more vulnerable to overheating.
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High Exercise needs more info Some breeds do fine with a slow evening stroll around the block.
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Low-sensitivity dogs, also called "easygoing," "tolerant," "resilient," and even "thick-skinned," can better handle a noisy, chaotic household, a louder or more assertive owner, and an inconsistent or variable routine.
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He can handle jobs ranging from hearing dog, to police dog, to competitor in agility and obedience trials.
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High Energy level more info High-energy dogs are always ready and waiting for action.
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These dynamos need lots of training to learn good manners, and may not be the best fit for a home with young kids or someone who's elderly or frail.
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Some have been referred to as a security dog that is on duty all the time.
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Country of Origin: Norway Norwegian Buhund History: One of the earliest known Nordic herding types, the Norwegian Buhund is thought to be the most trainable of all the Spitz breeds.
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First Registered by the AKC: 2007 Group: Miscellaneous Class: Herding Registries: FCI, UKC, NBCA, TKC, AKC (1/2004) Norwegian Buhunds Main Page Right Side Include Home Page Rate Chart Directory of Breed Profiles.
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Much of these breeds worked around the home, thus leading to the development of their name, the Buhund.
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Coat: Outer coat is close and harsh, but smooth; undercoat is soft and woolly.
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They are thought to be the most trainable of all the Spitz breeds.
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Norwegian Buhund - Herding on the Web - Herding dogs, clubs ...

This disturbs the sheep so that they move and are therefore very easily spotted and rounded up .
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Lorraine Smart, an English breeder, has written a description of the Buhund at work in Norway: "In the spring the sheep are driven onto the mountains and looked after by just a handful of shepherds and their dogs.
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Information about the Norwegian Buhund is available from the Norwegian Buhund Club of America.
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As a farm dog, the Buhund is large enough to handle all types of livestock but small enough to be economical and easy to keep.
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. during shearing the Buhund can and does work in the same way as the Kelpie.
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Buhunds often are born with double dewclaws on the rear legs; the dewclaws are left on in Norway but usually removed in Britain and the U.S.
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Proper trimming of nails is important because it can be painful to the dog by causing welts and can also scratch furniture and humans.The dog should also be bathed regularly.
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It has been mentioned that the Vikings took the dogs on their many journeys on sea and on land.
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The lips should be black and tightly closed and the teeth should meet and have perfect dentition.
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As a companion, they have an innate desire to please their masters as well as a quick and eager aptitude for learning.
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On the other hand, they also have a high sense of independence at times and need to be left alone to explore or rest as needed.
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Eye problems: Some eye problems have been mentioned, but typically Norwegian Buhunds are very Health dogs.
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Norwegian Buhund, Norwegian Buhund Club of America Buhund Rescue

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Buhund Rescue Judge's Education Contact Us Photo Gallery Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The NBCA started Buhund Rescue in 1996.
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Although there are not huge numbers of Buhunds in the United States yet, there have been a few dogs available through rescue each year.
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Norwegian Buhund Dogs | Iams Dog Breed Guide

This medium-sized Spitz served then and still serves today as a multipurpose farm dog, herding livestock and watching over the stock and the farm.
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The condition is caused by a recessive gene and so it's possible that any dog could be a carrier even if they show no evidence of the cataracts.
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Rareties Supreme Grand Champion, Multiple Best In Show Specialty Winner, Trollheimen Who's Watchin' the Bridge.
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The name comes from a combination of the Norwegian word "bu", which according to several sources means "homestead", and "hund", which means "dog." For a long time, the breed was considered to be utilitarian, and was not thought of in terms of conformation dog shows.
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History: The Norwegian Buhund is an ancient breed--Buhund remains were found in a Viking gravesite created over 1000 years ago.
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The face may have a narrow blaze, there can be a thin white ring around the neck and/or the dog may have a small white patch on the chest.
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Norwegian Buhund - Sarah's Dogs - Dog Breeds

Eye shape and the black eye rims give the eyes a lively and alert expression.
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Despite the small size having a Norwegian Buhund on your doorstep is like having a security guard on duty 24/7.
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The dog's head is wedge shaped and proportionate to the body.
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However, this breed may not be the right one for you.
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Mental stimulation can be provided by letting the dog join in family activities.
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The dogs that helped the Vikings care for their animals and protect their homes are expected to perform the same services and duties in the afterlife.
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Norwegian Buhund - Guide to Norwegian Buhunds - Kennel.com

In 1920, the first Norwegian Buhund Show took place in Jaeren, Norway.
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These sizes are based on taking the measurement at the highest point of the shoulder blade Weight: The weight of Norwegian Buhund dog is 31 - 40 pounds (14-18kg) and 26 - 35 pounds (12-16kg) for bitches.
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The coat is easy to care and needs requires regular brushing and bathing only when needed.
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Special Interest: o The Norwegian Buhund is the American Kennel Club's 160th breed. o The name of the first Buhund registered with Norsk Buhund Club was Flink. o In Norwegian, 'bu' translates to homestead or mountain hut and 'hund' means dog.
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This breed also competes in obedience, conformation and agility and is also used in police work and to aid the hearing impaired.
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Description: The Norwegian Buhund is an ancient breed with likely ancestors dating back to 900 A.D.
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Norwegian Buhund Club of the UK

You can find an application form for membership on the downloads on this site.        Home :: Breed Standard :: Is this Breed for you?
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Membership is open to pet owners and overseas members as well as breeders and exhibitors.
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American Kennel Club - Norwegian Buhund News

From the November 2006 Board Meeting - It was voted (unanimously) to approve the Norwegian Buhund to participate fully in AKC Herding events, and to compete for Prefix and Suffix titles, effective January 1, 2007.
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The breeds that currently meet the criteria are the Irish Red and White Setter, the Cesky Terrier, the Coton de Tulear, the Norwegian Lundehund, the FSS(R) Black and Tan Coonhound, the Bluetick Coonhound, the American English Coonhound, the Treeing Walker Coonhound, the Peruvian Inca Orchid, the Sloughi, the Dogue de Bordeaux, the Tibetan Mastiff, the Perro de Presa Canario, the Chinook, the Norwegian Buhund, the Swedish Vallhund, the Finnish Lapphund, and the Pyrenean Shepherd.
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December 2003 - The Board approved the eligibility of some Foundation Stock breeds, which meet certain criteria, for competition in AKC Companion Events (Obedience, Tracking, and Agility), effective January 1, 2004.
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Norwegian Buhund Rescue United States of America

Norwegian Buhund Rescue United States of America WELCOME HOME ABOUT NORWEGIAN BUHUNDS BUHUNDS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION ADOPTION APPLICATION SUCCESS STORIES The Norwegian Buhund Rescue organization is located in the United States of America and is dedicated to finding safe, loving, and permanent homes for Norwegian Buhunds.
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