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As a Nordic breed with boundless energy and an alert nature, the Norwegian Buhund will be your best friend one minute, jogging buddy the next, and faithful watchdog the whole way through. Tie up those shoelaces and buy a good brush before welcoming one of these family-friendly dogs into your home. Full-grown, they typically weigh 26-40 pounds and stand 16-19 inches tall.

Norwegian Buhunds are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. These dogs are very good with kids and prefer to live indoors with their family. They also get along with cats and dogs if they’re raised together. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

Norwegian Buhunds are active dogs that need at least an hour of exercise each day. They have endless stamina and love walking, hiking, chasing Frisbees, and playing catch. Buhunds also are skilled at dog sports, like herding, rally, and agility. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Norwegian Buhund has a thick double coat of tan fur. Their coats shed all year round, so keep a brush handy to remove dead hair and make sure your Buhund always looks their best. Buhunds have heavier periods of shedding in spring and fall, so more frequent brushing will be needed to keep their mane under control. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Norwegian Buhunds are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. These dogs are very good with kids and prefer to live indoors with their family. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.

Labrador Retrievers are multi-talented dogs that love people and being active. They come in three colors: black, yellow, and chocolate and are extremely popular for their versatility and friendly disposition. Full-grown, they typically weigh 55-80 pounds and stand 21-25 inches tall.

Labrador Retrievers are generally excellent with children of all ages. They don’t do well with being forced to live outside away from their people family, so you should plan to have them living in your house with you. Labrador Retrievers usually get along alright with any feline friends that also call your place home, and they tend to play nice with other dogs as well. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Labrador Retrievers are happiest when they get about an hour of exercise every day. You can split that exercise up into morning and evening sessions, but you’ll find that when they’re worn out from exercise they behave a little better at home. People love Labrador Retrievers because they’re up for all types of activities and are exceptionally talented in many arenas. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Labrador Retrievers have a short-medium length coat that will require brushing once or twice a week. There’s no way around it: Labrador Retrievers shed a lot. The more you brush them, the less they’ll shed around your house, but there’s no way to get it all. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Labrador Retrievers are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Labrador retrievers can live happily in almost any type of home as long as they get their exercise. They don’t do well with being forced to live outside away from their people family, so you should plan to have them living in your house with you. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.