August 12 Doggust’s prompt is the Dunker dog, also known as the Norwegian Hound
What is the speciality of this breed?
Its coat has 3 colors. If you like a variety of coat colors, the Dunker is for you. Its coat has three colors of black, white and brown.
What animal prey does the Norwegian Hound hunt?
It chases hares in winter. This dog can withstand cold temperatures like – 15 degrees Celsius.
Where does the Norwegian Hound/ Dunker come from?
This Dunker is the result from Russian and Norwegian hounds, which were cross bred from the early 19th century.
Why is the Dunker popular with humans?
Dogs who trust humans are easier to handle than those breeds who cannot befriend humans easily. The Dunker gets along with humans and is popular.
What is the average size of a Dunker?
It can grow up to a height of 55 cm tall.
Its weight is between 16 -23 kg.
It has a life span of between 11 to 14 years.
