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About Norwegian Lundehund Puppies, Breeders & DogFacts
The Norwegian Lundehund, originating in Norway, is a small spitz type breed in the Non Sporting Group developed to scale sea cliffs and hunt puffins from rocky crevices. Uniquely built with six toes per foot, extra flexible shoulders, and a head that bends backward to the spine, they stand 12-15 inches tall and weigh 15-20 pounds. The dense double coat sheds seasonally and needs weekly brushing. Alert, energetic, and loyal yet quirky and independent, they need moderate daily exercise and do best with patient, experienced families. Health concerns include Lundehund syndrome, protein losing enteropathy, lymphangiectasia, and patellar luxation.
Breed Characteristics
Temperament
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are known for: Energetic, Agile, Six toed, Climber, Inquisitive.
- Energetic
- Agile
- Six toed
- Climber
- Inquisitive
Family & Household Compatibility
- Good with children, this breed is generally compatible with kids.
- Good with other dogs, typically sociable with other dogs.
- Good with cats, generally tolerant of cats when properly introduced.
Known Health Considerations
Lundehund syndrome (gastroenteropathy), protein losing enteropathy
When researching Norwegian Lundehund breeders, ask for documentation of health screening on both parents. Ethical breeders test for breed appropriate conditions through OFA, PennHIP, or breed club specified DNA panels before breeding.
Before You Choose a Norwegian Lundehund Puppy
- Can I see health screening documentation for both parents?
- Are the parents registered with the AKC or relevant breed club?
- What is your return policy if the dog cannot remain in my home?
- Can I visit, meet the parents, and see where the puppies are raised?
- Do you provide a written health guarantee and vaccination records?
Screened Norwegian Lundehund breeders on PuppyReports have submitted documentation, responded to the platform, and maintain an active PuppyReports™ Card. Research any breeder before you make a commitment.
Featured Ethical Norwegian Lundehund Breeder
Members of the Canine Ethics Leadership Circle™ who breed Norwegian Lundehund appear here, submitted health documentation, full record transparency, and a signed Canine Ethics Standard. One breeder per breed.
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About these recommendations. PuppyReports surfaces the basic health screening recommendations for each breed in accordance with the principles established by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) program. The OFA, working with each breed’s primary US parent club, sets the recommended testing list per breed. Recommendations may vary by country and region (US OFA CHIC, European FCI, UK Kennel Club, Australian National Kennel Council, etc.). Always review current requirements with your breed’s parent club for your jurisdiction. Last reviewed: 2026-05-02.
Sources & further reading: American Kennel Club breed information; Orthopedic Foundation for Animals CHIC program (ofa.org/chic programs). Breed data sourced from PuppyReports™ breeds database. Last reviewed: 2026-04-24.