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  Norsk lundehund - Wikipedia
Norsk lundehund er en svært gammel spisshundrase, med helt spesielle egenskaper og forutsetninger til å fange lundefugl i ulendt terreng.
Det var vanlig at bøndene på Lovund og Røst holdt 10-12 lundehunder hver omkring 1830.
Norsk lundehund er opprinnelig avlet for jakt på lundefugl, men den er nå fredet.
no.wikipedia.org /wiki/Norsk_lundehund   (528 words)

  
 NORWEGISCHER VOGELHUND
Der Norwegische Vogelhund, auch Lundehund genannt, ist eine Hunderasse
Lundehunde wurden zur Jagd von norwegischen Papageitauchern, den Lunden, eingesetzt.
Jeder Lundehund hat als einzige Hunderasse sechs Zehen an jedem Lauf, wovon die sechste höher angeordnet ist und dem Hund einen guten Halt beim Klettern gibt.
www.toonorama.com /encyclopedia/N/Norwegischer_Vogelhund   (182 words)

  
 Geschichte englisch
The lundehund, which takes its name from the lunde, puffin, (Fratercula arctica arctica) is the world's rarest breed of dog, not only because of its modest number, but also because in one and the same breed we find a whole series of unusual anatomical characteristics.
The lively little lundehund is, actually, just as rare and select among breeds of dogs as are the Arabian and "lyng" horse (lyng is a moor with heather) among horses.
When one goes out in the countryside with lundehund’s one can see at once what help this special foot is: when a lundehund cannot crawl into a tunnel because there is little space overhead, he can lie on his side and squeeze himself farther in.
www.lundehund.de /Lundehund-Artikel/Geschichte_englisch/geschichte_englisch.HTM   (5383 words)

  
 THE NORWEGIAN LUNDEHUND CLUB OF AMERICA
The Lundehund, which takes its name from the lunde, puffin, (Fratercula arctica) is one of the world's rarest breed of dog not only because of its modest numbers, but also because in one and the same breed we find a whole series of unusual anatomical characteristics.
The lively little lundehund is, actually, just as rare and select among breeds of dog as are the Arabian and ling horse (ling is a moor with heather) among horses.
Lundehunds were still known on Vxroy and were still used for puffin-hunting.
www.lundehund.com /the%20lundehund.htm   (5407 words)

  
 Doggeek.com - Norwegian Lundehund
The Norwegian Lundehund originated in Norway, in the Lofoten Islands, possibly before the Ice Age, according to theories of some biologists.
Temperament: The Norwegian Lundehund is a friendly and loyal dog that is not aggressive to people or other dogs.
The Norwegian Lundehund also has interesting ears; they can be folded down and back (to 4 thicknesses) and the ears can hold this position.
www.doggeek.com /Breeds/N/Norwegian%20Lundehund.shtml   (231 words)

  
 Norwegian Lundehund Club of America, Inc.
For this is a rare and ancient breed with uncommon physical characteristics, and an intriguing history.
The name Lundehund is a combination of the Norwegian words "lunde", the Puffin bird, and "hund", meaning dog.
Originally, they were bred to hunt and retrieve the Puffin, a meat and feather crop for the Norwegian farmer of past centuries living along the fiords and on the islands off the west coast of Norway.
www.lundehund.com   (157 words)

  
 Lundehund
The Norwegian Lundehund, transliterated as the Norwegian Puffindog, is a natural canine breed that evolved to its present day form without the aid of human intervention.
Preservation of the Lundehund is now in the hands of man, but the Lundehund's characteristics must also be protected from being forever lost.
Lundehunds are a zoological rarity by having at least six fully developed toes on each foot.
members.tripod.com /M_F_A/dogofthe33.htm   (463 words)

  
 type_Document_Title_here   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
Het karakter van de Lundehund is zachtaardig, hij is een echte familiehond, maar toch heeft hij een eigen wil hetgeen behoorlijk wat inspanning en consistent gedrag vereist teneinde hem te trainen.
Hij is energiek maar behoeft niet echt veel beweging om hem in goede conditie te houden.
Lundehund eigenaren zijn het erover eens dat, hoewel hij een hond is, hij op een vos lijkt en zich gedraagt als een kat.
www.homepages.hetnet.nl /mailroot/21/scandia/lunde.html   (361 words)

  
 Dog Breeds - Norwegian Lundehund   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
Characterized by owners as extraordinary, the lundehund is loyal, kind, observant, clever, good, affectionate, lively, charming, playful, happy and always in top shape for a tramp.
The lundehund's unusual physical characterstics proved to be useful for the particular hunt in which they engaged.
Finally, when the lundehund had to reverse himself in order to emerge from the passages to the puffins' nests, the mobility of his neck was uncommonly effective.
www.dog-breeds.co.uk /breeds/n07.htm   (277 words)

  
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Lundehunds with low Vitamin B12 should get B12 injections, not oral supplementation (40-100 microgm/kg weekly for 1-3 months).
Current research has found the Lundehund is not susceptible to pancreatitis, but if you are not successful at clearing up a case of malabsorption, give it a try.
Hetastarach should be used with caution in case of coagulopathy and bleeding disorders, to which a very sick Lundehund is prone.
www.angelfire.com /wa3/allcarepethospital/LundSyndrome.html   (2471 words)

  
 DyreWebbens faktasider
Norsk lundehund er en av våre mest egenartede hunderaser.
verdenskrig fantes det bare noen ganske få lundehunder tilbake, men ved et vitenskapelig planlagt og gjennomført avlsprogram fikk man reddet rasen.
I våre dager fins lundehunden foruten i Norge også i andre land, men i et nokså lite antall.
www.dyrewebben.no /faktasidene/hund/temaer/raser/lundehund.htm   (288 words)

  
 Bill & Susan's Web Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
The Norwegian Lundehund is a small, spitz-type dog with several characteristics that are different from every other breed.
They are the only dog to have six toes on each foot, as well as amazing flexibility that allows them to splay their front legs out at right angles from their body and gives them the ability to touch the top of their head to their spine.
Since puffins nest in tunnels made in rock cliffs, the lundehund's ability to climb the cliffs and crawl into the burrows made them highly prized among the fishermen.
ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/billta   (175 words)

  
 Lundehund
The Lundehund is an ancient breed which some theories purport to be a survivor of the Ice Age.
The Lundehund can adapt to indoor or outdoor living, but is a high energy breed that needs a strong dose of daily exercise coupled with some space to run.
The Lundehund has a coat of short, rough fur that does shed and requires a regular brushing.
www.dog-dogs.com /index.cfm/pages/16/this_breed/112   (149 words)

  
 Lundehund   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
The Lundehund, also known as the Puffin Dog and the Norwegian Lundehund, is native to Norway, and is believed to be a very ancient breed.
The Lundehund was recognized by the United Kennel Club on January 1, 1995.
The Lundehund is a rectangular, small, comparatively light, spitz-type dog, with distinct secondary sex characteristics.
www.ukcdogs.com /breeds/northernbreeds/lundehund.std.shtml   (683 words)

  
 Norwegian Lundehund - Canada's Guide to Dogs
UKC —; The Lundehund was recognized by the United Kennel Club on January 1, 1995.
The Norwegian Lundehund (also known as the Norwegian Puffin Dog or Puffin Hound) originates from Norway and was used to hunt the Puffin (a small aquatic bird).
Information on Norwegian Lundehund Testing — In cooperation with the Norwegian Lundehund Club of America (NLCA, Inc.) the GI Lab offers free testing of serum and fecal samples for the assessment of protein losing enteropathy (PLE) and gastrointestinal disease in Norwegian Lundehunds.
www.canadasguidetodogs.com /norwegianlund.htm   (847 words)

  
 norwegian lundehund   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
General Appearance: The Norwegian Lundehund is a rectangular spitz dog, small, comparatively light, with distinct secondary sex characters.
Strong legs with at least six toes on all feet, of which at least five toes on the forefoot and four on the hind foot should take part in supporting the dog.
Adopted by Norwegian Lundehund Club of America, Inc. in Annual Meeting June 9, 1989.
www.intbreeders.com /dogs/norwegian%2520lundehund.htm   (530 words)

  
 Noorse Lundehund: rasbeschrijving
De Lundehund ziet men nog niet veel in Nederland.
De Lundehund is erg actief en is gek op beweging.
Algemeen: De Lundehund is een rechthoekige hond, klein en relatief lichtgebouwd.
www.doggy.nl /rassen-text/lundehund.htm   (547 words)

  
 FDR-Lundehund
Le Lundehund : un chien vraiment pas comme les autres!
Mais, grâce à ses"aficionados", le Lundehund non seulement s'est maintenu, mais a continué à progresser pour atteindre un cheptel d'environ 600 sujets à l'aube des années 1990, ce qui est assez encourageant.
Le Lundehund a aussi d'autres caractéristiques: les femelles ne sont en chaleur que tous les neuf mois et une portée moyenne ne comporte que trois chiots.
www.voschiens.fr /FDR-Lundehund.htm   (1052 words)

  
 Lundehund
The Norwegian Lundehund is a rectangular spitz dog, small, comparatively light with distinct secondary sex characters.
Its six toes on each foot, including two dewclaws, allow the dog to climb steep areas, the extra joints in the nape of the neck, allow the dog to turn its head at a 180-degree angle, it has extremely flexible shoulder joints and its ears have mobility which other dogs do not have.
The Lundehund was not recognized as a distinct breed until 1943.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /lundehund.htm   (848 words)

  
 The International Web Page of the Norwegian Lundehund   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
The change to using nets resulted in that it was not profitable to keep large packs of dogs that were useful only during shorter periods in the spring and autumn but had to be fed during the whole year.
Lundehunds require a very special owner that is willing to accept them with there unique behavioral manners and there special dietary requirements.
Helena Koskentalo is a Finnish veterinarian and Lundehund breeder.
members.aol.com /puffindog/apuffin.html   (1559 words)

  
 Norwegian Lundehund Dog Breed Information - Norwegian Lundehund Dog Breeders, Puppies for Sale, and Dogs for Sale.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
The Norwegian Lundehund male is 13.75-15 inches tall; females are 12.5-13.75 inches tall.
The Norwegian Lundehund is the most unique of all dog breeds.
It is thought that the Norwegian Lundehund or a close relative survived the last ice age!
www.puppiesanddogsforsale.com /Norwegian%20Lundehund%20Breed%20Profile.html   (355 words)

  
 Aniwa.com : Lundehund   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
The Lundehund originated on Vaeroy Island, one of the Lofoten Islands off the northern coast of Norway.
The breed is thought to have been developed in the village of Mostad.
In fact, Lundehund can turn his forelegs straight out at 90-degree angles, and his neck is so flexible, he can touch his back with his head.
www.aniwa.com /renvoie.asp?type=1&cid=20332&id=100005&com=1&animal=0&lang=2   (195 words)

  
 Lundehund
Der Lundehund ist darauf spezialisiert, gerade diese Vögel zu fangen.
Um das in dem gefährlichen Terrain überhaupt möglich zu machen, hat die Natur den Lundehund mit einigen Extras ausgestattet.
Der Lundehund wird zwischen 30 und 36 cm groß.
www.unsere-nordischen.de /rassen/lunde.htm   (295 words)

  
 Norwegian Lundehund   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
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The Norwegian Lundehund (Norwegian: Norsk Lundehund) is a small dog breed orginating from Norway.
It is known for its great range of motion in its joints.
en.mcfly.org /Norwegian_Lundehund   (129 words)

  
 LUNDEHUND
The Lundehund has existed for centuries on two islands off the coast of northern Norway but is little known outside Scandinavia.
The breed is derived from the Miniature Elkhound.
The Lundehund, or Puffin Dog, is a Spitz variety that received recognition in Scandinavia in 1943 Its job in life is to locate puffins' nests in rocks and crevices and to retrieve the eggs and birds, the puffin being a welcome addition to the islanders' meal table.
www.dogs-care.com /LUNDEHUND-LUNDEHUND.htm   (164 words)

  
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The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of and further characterize gastrointestinal disease in the Norwegian Lundehund population.
We also suggest that those purchasing Lundehunds ask for copies of test results from the parents of the dog that they are considering purchasing.
In addition to the free testing of fecal and serum samples from Norwegian Lundehunds, we are currently evaluating intestinal biopsies for histological abnormalities present in Lundhundes with gastrointestinal disease.
www.cvm.tamu.edu /gilab/lunde.asp   (326 words)

  
 Norwegian Lundehund Dog
The Norwegian Lundehund was developed for the specific task of hunting the puffin bird.
The Lundehund can handle the job of getting into these tight places quite well.
The Lundehund is hearty and active for a dog of
www.planet-pets.com /norwlund.htm   (118 words)

  
 Norsk Lundehund
The lundies are living a free life and the puppies are born in the bedroom.
Lundehund items for sale, such as t-shirts, mugs, sweatshirts, lunchbox, mousepad, sticker, calender, book and other unique gift items.
Willie is a Norwegian Lundehund who lives in California.
www.ringsurf.com /netring?ring=lundehund;id=8;action=next5   (285 words)

  
 Aniwa.com : Le Norsk Lundehund, le chien de macareux
Le Lundehund norvégien est originaire des îles Loefoten, en Norvège, qui sont renommées pour leurs impressionnantes falaises et leurs côtes très découpées.
Le Lundehund appartient au groupe des Spitzs et chiens primitifs (groupe 5.) C'est un chien de petite taille.
Le Lundehund est un chien qui demande beaucoup d'exercice pour son bien-être.
www.aniwa.com /renvoie.asp?type=1&id=100882&cid=44120&com=1&animal=1&lang=1   (831 words)

  
 Hundeverein Rassen-L : Lundehund
Adressen aktiver Lundehund Welpen : Hundevereine und Hundeclubs in Aachen, Aalen, Bremen, Bremerhaven, Berlin, Magdeburg, Leipzig, Rostock, Kiel, Hamburg, Hannover, Oldenburg, Emden, Cuxhaven, Wilhemshaven, Köln, Osnabrück, Kassel, München, Stuttgart, Mainz, Wiesbaden, Düsseldorf, Baden-Baden, Worms, Koblenz, Gießen, Göttingen, Würzburg, Nürnberg, Braunschweig, Wolfsburg, Wuppertal, Remscheid, Essen, Bonn.
Finden auch Sie den passenden Hundeverein in Ihrer Stadt.
Hundevereine der Rassen-L : Lundehund können sich im Linkverzeichnis eintragen.
www.hundevereine-links.de /Rassen-L/Lundehund   (73 words)

  
 Hallo - ik ben Dørk
Een Lundehund zal niet van zijn baas weglopen.
Hij is "voorgeprogrammeerd" om bij hem in de buurt te blijven.
Een Lundehund is een mengeling van een kat (net zo lenig), een vos (net zo sluw) en een wolf (net zo wild).
dorkborsail.tripod.com   (152 words)

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