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Dunker

Norwegian Hound

Overview

The Dunker has a clean, noble, long head with parallel planes of the skull and muzzle, carried low and not wedge-shaped. Its skull is slightly domed with a defined stop and clean cheeks, the muzzle is long and square-cut with a straight and broad nasal bridge, and its teeth are evenly spaced with a scissors bite. The Dunker has a black nose with wide nostrils, round, large, and dark eyes, and low-set, wide, flat, ears that hang close to the head and to the middle of the muzzle. The Dunker's coat is straight, hard, dense, and not too short, with the most desirable colors being black or blue marbled with pale fawn and white markings. Less desirable are warm brown or predominant black reaching from the muzzle and beyond the hock joint, a black mask, and overmarked white, and more than fifty percent white color is a disqualification.

This is quite a friendly and relaxed breed. It will provide these traits only to owners who will offer lots of activity.

Size Medium
Height Male: 20–22 inches (50–55 cm)Female: 19–21 inches (47–53 cm)
Weight 25–39 pounds (11–18 kg)
Lifespan 10-12 years
Colors Black Blue Brown Merle White
Origin Norway
Classification Cross Breed
Good Lapcat
Good In Apartments

Good With Children

Good With Dogs

Good With Cats

Exercise Needs

Trainability

Affectionate

Playfulness

Grooming Requirements

Shedding

Vocalization/Barking

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