Name : Dunker Origin : Norway Size : 53cm (21in) Weight : 22kg (49lbs) Life Span : 14 years Group : Hound
- Dunkers are medium-sized hunting dogs who are very popular in their native country, Norway.
- Also known as Norwegian Hounds, they were first bred by Wilhelm Dunker.
- Dunkers are scent hounds and rely on their superior sense of smell for tracking.
- Dunkers are friendly and energetic dogs who require lots of exercise and activity.
- Dunkers are athletic and muscular dogs with black or blue dappled coats.
- They are not recommended for novice dog owners since they aren’t easy to train.
- Their coats are straight and are easy to maintain, not requiring too much grooming.
- Since they have drooping ears, they need to be carefully cleaned off accumulated dirt.
- Dunkers can withstand extremely cold temperatures and are generally healthy dogs.
- Dunkers can be a little expensive since they are not readily available.
- As they bark a lot Dunkers are generally not suitable for apartment life.
- They require lots of space to run about as they are very active dogs.
- Dunkers are affectionate but don’t make for good guard dogs as they aren’t aggressive.
- Dunkers are known to be alert, intelligent and typically get along well with children.
- Dunkers can live for about 12 – 15 years approximately.
- Litter size of Dunkers are usually about 10 puppies on an average.
- Dunkers are social pack animals and hence get along well with other dogs.
- Dunkers who are not exercised well will become nervous, bored and destructive.