[1] The Norwegian Buhund has a square profile, is a little under medium-sized and sports a high set, tightly curled tail carried over the center of the back.

Wheaten – Any shade from pale cream to bright orange, with or without dark tipped hairs; as little white as possible; black mask acceptable.

The Norwegian Buhund needs to expel its energy and becomes destructive and ill-mannered if ignored or made to stay still frequently.

However, due to their high level of energy and need for intensive training, Norwegian Buhunds should always be supervised, especially around children and the elderly.

With this desire for activity and learning combined with a high level of energy, the Norwegian Buhund makes an excellent agility dog.

The Norwegian Buhund breed has a short to medium length coat that does not tangle or mat when shedding.

The Norwegian Buhund belongs to a large class of dogs called the Spitz type.

[4] The name Buhund is derived from the Norwegian word bu 'homestead; simple building or mountain hut' (where the shepherd lived while looking after his herd in the summer) but can also mean 'stock', as in livestock, and hund 'dog'.