Norbottenspets

The Norbottenspets is a breed of dog that was originally seen in various parts of Sweden. These dogs are not very big in size. They are quite short but have a curled up bushy tail. This breed is an ancient dog. They are from the Spitz family. These dogs were initially bred to hunt and also as farm dogs. These dogs are very intelligent and can do well in a lot of different kinds of tasks. These dogs maybe small but still has the strength and capability to fight a large grizzly bear or even a moose. This shows that their size is really a deception they can use to hunt their prey.

The Norbottenspets are dogs that are light but sturdy. They should have a nice muscular body with a somewhat powerful look. The male dogs are better built than the females. The male dogs are bigger in size and are more powerful. These dogs are very active. They are alert at all times. They have a sprightly demeanor with an intelligent expression. These dogs are a little taller than they are long. But that build is perfect for any hunting dogs. The tail is always curled above and rests somewhere around the hips. The Norbottenspets is a mixture of physical strength, endurance and speed. These dogs have a beautifully arched neck that is quite pointed. Their withers are very well defined with a slight but noticeable slant. This is the perfect build for a dog that is fast and reaches great speeds.

The Norbottenspets have a beautiful coat. Their coats are quite hard to touch. The fur is dense and straight and lies very close to their body. This dog has a double layered coat. The undercoat is a smoother texture than the over coat. The dogs do shed their top coat once a year. Their coats are usually seen in a basic white with either red brown or yellowish red markings of some kind. Markings are essential for the dogs, they can vary in color. The white in their coats should be the dominant color of the fur. Other colors are not permitted. The white should go over their shoulders reaching down to their legs. They have short triangular ears that prick up at even the slightest movement or noise.

The Norbottenspets are around8-15 kgs heavy where the males are heavier than the females. They stand at about 42-45 cms tall. The males don’t vary much in height compared to the females. These dogs are very agile and are able to move with a sort of elegance. They have powerful strides with a balanced walk. These dogs are the very picture of endurance, speed and strength. These dogs are very affectionate and happy dogs. These dogs are very affectionate and happy. They are friendly with most people that they meet. They are highly intelligent and very easy to train. They are good with children and love families. They have a life expectancy of about 20 years.