Norwegian Buhund

**Semantic type:** Mammal

**Definition:** A densely coated Nordic spitz-type dog, closely associated with the Vikings, that is adept at herding and guarding. The outer coat is thick and hard, with a soft and dense under coat. Coat colors range from wheaten to black with small patches of white on the neck, chest, face, feet, and tip of tail. The average height range is 16-18.5 inches and the average weight range is 26-40 pounds.