The Norrbottenspets probably descends from small spitz-type dogs that lived with the hunter peoples in the nordic hemisphere in ancient times. The small hunting spitz has lived centuries and survived where only the strongest and most effective individuals had a chance to live and produce. In these regions hunting was necessary for both food and clothing. The fur hunters of the regions used the only possible means of trade – furs such as sable, marten and ermine. After the price of furs collapsed following WW2, so too did the interest for Norrbottenspets. The Swedish Kennel Club defined the breed as extinct, but it was shown that the breed had survived as a farm guard dog and family dog in the Norrbotten region. Enthusiastic people found typical and studbook registerable dogs in late 1960s, and confirmed that the breed should be retained as a hunting breed. In 1967 the Swedish Kennel Club accepted the breed to the register again and a new standard was written. CKC allowed the Norrbottenspets to be shown in Group 2 (Hounds) in 1996. The Norrbottenspets is mostly used as a barking bird dog for hunting in Europe, but in North America it is a great pet, as it is clean, good with children and other pets, and is a fast learner. The Swedish Kennel Club has recently submitted a new standard that was accepted by the FCI.
The Norrbottenspets are a light, small size (but not toy like), spitz dog. They are white in colour with piebald spotting in an red colour that varies in shade from a yellow to a more brown colour. The ideal colour is the yellow to red. The dogs have ears that stand up - they are considered "pricked ear dogs"- and a tail that curls over the back to touch the hip. The dogs are alert and active. They are smart and do need activity. The dogs have a double coat - meaning that they do shed, but that the shed is highly related to the weather. A good brushing can reduce shedding during the season changes that cause the undercoat to fall out or 'blow'.
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Canadian Norrbottenspets Club
Box 10, Grp 1, RR#2,
Lorette MB, Canada, R0A-0Y0
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The Canadian Norrbottenspets Club does not endorse any specific breeder and encourages puppy buyers to visit CKCs website at www.ckc.ca and review their resources for puppy buyers here.
The Canadian Norrbottenspets Club recommends puppy purchases of Norrbottenspets puppies that are registered (or can be registered) with the CKC.
Breeders shown here sell CKC registered Norrbottenspets.
Effective July 1, 2011, Norrbottenspets will be able to participate in AKC Lure Coursing events
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December 11-13, 2009 - Auld Lang Syne Show
15 Norrbottenspets Entries
December 12, 2009 - Canadian Norrbottenspets Club Meeting, Mr. Mike's Steakhouse 7pm
December 13, 2009 - see Group picture in Gallery
1st Norrbottenspets Booster
15 Norrbottenspets Entries:
2 Jr puppy male
2 Sr puppy male
3 open male
4 open female
4 specials
BOB - Ch. Naku N RNB's Li'L Drummer Boy
BOS- Ch. Joutsenvaaran Karina
BOW- Pohjanukon Puuhapete
BP- Pohjanukon Puuhapete
WM - Pohjanukon Puuhapete
WF - Spidsbjornens Danish Sweet Kis Kita
Balgonie, Saskatchewan, September 2009
6 Norrbottenspets Entries
Canadian Norrbottenspets Club meeting
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, August 2009
7 Norrbottenspets Entries
Canadian Norrbottenspets Club meeting.
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