Norrbottenspets is a spitz type breed that was developed during the early 1600s. The Norrbottenspets was also given the name Nordic Spitz and Pohjanpystykorva in the country where it has originated. This breed was made the national dog of Sweden. Highly valued for its great endurance, this breed was claimed by Sweden and Finland as their own. A Norrbottenspets is really a small dog but it has a compact, well muscled body.

The square shaped body is covered with a close fitting fine, soft and very thick fur. White fur that is made more impressive by red and brown markings insulates the dog from extremely hot or cold temperatures. The luxuriously furred tail that curls loosely over the back is a one of the breeds attention-getting characteristics.

This dog breed was purposely developed to be an all around farm dog but it has evolved into an outstanding hunting dog as well. In spite of the small size, the dog is acclaimed for being an outstanding hunter because of its extraordinary courage and cunning hunting abilities. Honing the inbred hunting instinct of the dog is easy as its intelligence and the desire to please its people enables the dog to adapt well to training .

The Norrbottenspets is different from other hounds that are classified as scent or sight hunters given that this versatile breed uses both senses to capture the game. The dog does not resemble a fox but it has gained a foxy reputation because of its slyness when hunting. Immediately after the dog is released in the hunting area, it will start to flush out game. Once an animal is cornered, the dog would start to bark rapidly purportedly to confuse the game and to cover the sounds made by the approaching hunter.

The dog may be small but it is acclaimed for its big personality. The dog has an affectionate nature that makes it an ideal dog for older couples needing companionship and security. The Norrbottenspets is a vivacious, energetic and playful dog that bonds closely with their human family. These characteristic traits allow the dog to participate in all the activities of the family.

The breed was in fact named as one the 10 top breeds acclaimed for their gentleness with children. A Norrbottenspets’ gentle temperament will not change even if it was confronted with new situations. Gentle and very patient, the dog will not be aggressive if teased or harassed by the children . This dog is fairly healthy and would give the family about 20 years of affectionate and loyal companionship.

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