NORWICH TERRIER
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NORWEGIAN LUNDEHUND
Photo: Ruterfern Reg’d
Norwegian Elkhound
NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND
History The national dog of Norway, the Norwegian Elkhound is an ancient breed that hasn’t changed much over the last 5,000 years. A supreme hunter, the Elkhound works to track and quarry his game, holding it at bay until the human hunters arrive to dispatch it. In Norwegian, the breed is called the Elghund, or “Moose” hound. In fact the Elkhound was used to hunt moose and many other large animals including wolves, bear and even mountain lions. He was also an all-round working dog, pulling sleds and guarding homes and flocks. Though just one of many moose and bear dogs at the time, the Norwegian Elkhound came into his own in 1865 when foundation sire Gamle Bamse Gram was born. Considered ideal for the Gray Elkhound, his build and type became the breed standard in 1887. The Norwegian Elkhound came to North America in the early 20th century.
History Lunde is Norwegian for “puffin”. This translation lies at the heart of the Lundehund’s story. These quick, agile dogs originally scoured the Arctic island cliffs off Norway in search of puffins, a colourful bird that feeds in northern oceans and breeds in rock crevices. It took drive and flexibility to navigate those rock caves, and the Norwegian Lundehund was bred for the job. A “canine contortionist”, his head stretches back to reach his spine, his forelegs flex out to 90°, and he has several toes on each foot (polydactyl), some of which are double- and triple-jointed. The Lundehund’s dexterity helped provide their owners with valuable puffin meat and feathers. The breed’s numbers decreased mid-1800, when hunters began using nets to catch the birds. When the puffin came under national protection, the Lundehund’s numbers declined further. Only a group of devotees kept the courageous little dog from extinction. Currently, in Norway and beyond, the Norwegian Lundehund’s popularity is again on the rise.
History Gregarious and fun-loving, the Norwich Terrier’s ancestors originated in England, possibly in East Anglia (Cambridge University), where small terrier-type ratting dogs were very popular in the 19th century. First whip to the Norwich Staghounds Frank Jones bought and started breeding a number of these terriers, taking some time to find a true type. He distributed the dogs far and wide, even into America, where they originally became known as Jones Terriers. Until 1964, the Norwich Terrier and the Norfolk Terrier were grouped together as one breed. However, the Norwich Terrier is now recognized as a separate breed based on its prick ears, which are distinct from the Norfolk Terrier’s fold ears.
Personality Don’t let his size fool you – the Norwich Terrier is pure personality! This tiny dog is intelligent, affectionate, energetic and quick to learn tricks, especially if training is Personality Brave and even-tempered, short, fun, and rewarding. The Norwich is the Norwegian Elkhound is an all-round a devoted family companion and thrives on companion. He is a good watchdog who will Personality Lively, fun and friendly, the companionship. As with most working dogs, alert to strangers by barking and quickly discern Lundehund gets along with children and other he does best when given a job to do, whether the difference between friend and foe. With dogs. Bred for a demanding job, he retains all he’s participating in obedience, agility or simply his family, he is kind and affectionate. Like the traits that made him so successful: courage, chasing squirrels around the yard. His small most working dogs, the Norwegian Elkhound tenacity and agility. He can be stubborn; house- size may give the impression that he will tire is happiest when he has a job, be it tracking, training requires patience. The Norwegian easily, but these dogs can go many hours before pulling sleds, herding or doing agility. Good Lundehund needs a secure space to exercise; needing a break. Great fun to bring along during socialization with other dogs is important. however, as dynamic as he is, he is not hyperactive. outings and walks. Appearance 19-21” (49-52 cm) Appearance 12-15” (30.5-38 cm) Appearance 10” (25.5 cm) 44-55 lb (20-25 kg) 12 lb (5.5 kg) 13-16 lb (6-7 kg) Medium-length, coarse smooth-lying outercoat. Rough double coat. Extends from red to fawn to Soft, dense wooly undercoat. Various shades of grey. grey, often with black-tipped hairs. Quick Facts Quick Facts Exercise Requirements Exercise Requirements Grooming Grooming
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Straight and wiry outercoat with a thick undercoat. Ruff that frames the face. Prick ears. Colouring includes shades of red, wheaten, grizzle, black and tan. Quick Facts Exercise Requirements Grooming BC Amblegreen Reg’d, Heather Tomlins. Quality Norwich Terriers from health-tested champion bloodlines. Puppies and young adults are available occasionally to approved homes by reservation. We CERF test annually and certify hips/patellas/hearts with the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. References are available. Our Norwich are bred for spoiling! Cowichan, BC (778) 422-1500. heather@amblegreen.com; www.amblegreen.com