| Species | Dog |
|---|---|
| Origin | Norway |
| Size Category | Medium |
| Category | Dog |
| Original Purpose | Hunting moose and other large game, guarding, herding |
| Weight Range | 22–25 kg |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 49–52 cm |
| Lifespan | 12–15 years |
| Juvenile Stage Ends | 12 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 7 years |
| Exercise Needs | 60-90 min/day, vigorous walking, hiking, jogging, or scent work |
|---|---|
| Grooming | Weekly brushing, daily during seasonal shedding, occasional baths |
| Annual Exam Focus | Ophthalmic exam, orthopedic evaluation (hips/patellas), thyroid function, renal function, weight management, dental check |
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Dysplasia | adult | medium | Yes | Recommended |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) | adult | medium | Yes | Recommended |
| Hypothyroidism | adult | medium | Yes | Recommended |
| Fanconi Syndrome | adult | low | Yes | Recommended |
| Sebaceous Cysts | adult | medium | Yes | N/A |
| Risk Level | High |
|---|---|
| Ideal BCS | 4/9 |
| Daily Activity | 60 minutes |
| Litter Size | 4–8 |
|---|---|
| Dystocia Risk | Low |
| CHIC Required Tests | Hip Dysplasia, Eye Examination, Autoimmune thyroiditis, Patellar Luxation (optional), Fanconi Syndrome DNA test (optional) |
| Neonatal Weight | 300–450 g |
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| Anxiety Proneness | Low |
|---|---|
| Top Triggers | Lack of exercise, boredom, prolonged isolation, loud noises |
| Separation Anxiety Risk | Moderate |
| Calming Interventions | Structured exercise, puzzle toys, scent work, consistent routine, positive reinforcement training, desensitization to triggers |
| Cognitive Dysfunction Risk | Moderate |
| Locomotion | Agile trotting, bounding, jumping, digging, pacing when confined |
|---|---|
| Social | Greeting with tail wags, play bowing, vocalizing to initiate play, leaning against owners, alerting pack to strangers |
| Comfort | Resting in cool areas, mutual grooming, stretching, shaking off, sunbathing |
| Stress/Displacement | Excessive barking, pacing, panting, lip licking, yawning, destructive chewing when bored |
| Breed-Specific | Baying at prey, holding prey at bay, bounding through deep snow, tracking scents, independent problem solving |
| Types | Barking, baying, howling, whining, grumbling |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 400-2000 Hz |
| Tendency | High |
| AI-Trainable Signals | Erect ear positioning, tightly curled tail over back, alert posture, baying stance, bounding locomotion, visual tracking of prey |
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| Context-Dependent Vocalizations | Continuous baying when holding prey at bay, sharp alert barks for strangers, howling in response to sirens or other dogs, whining when bored or seeking attention |
| Interspecies Communication | Strong prey drive towards small animals, baying to signal human hunters, generally aloof but tolerant of other dogs if socialized |