Norwegian Lundehund Size Compared to a Person
A Norwegian Lundehund stands 14″ at the shoulder and weighs about 17 lb — that puts it at 22% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #176 by shoulder height and falls into the small-breed size class (Small breeds, 11–15").
How a Norwegian Lundehund compares
| Norwegian Lundehund | Person | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder height | 14″ | 64″ | -50″ |
| Weight | 17 lb | 135 lb | -118 lb |
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About the Norwegian Lundehund
The Norwegian Lundehund is one of the rarest and most unique dog breeds in the world, originally developed on the remote islands of northern Norway to hunt puffins (lunde in Norwegian) from steep cliff nesting sites. This small spitz-type dog possesses extraordinary physical traits found in no other breed — six toes on each foot, extreme joint flexibility, the ability to close their ears, and a neck so flexible it can bend backward to touch their spine. These remarkable adaptations made them perfect puffin hunters on Norway's treacherous coastal cliffs.
Similar-size breeds
The 8 breeds in the Small size class with shoulder height closest to the Norwegian Lundehund.
- Beagle — 14″ / 25 lb (same height)
- Border Terrier — 14″ / 14 lb (same height)
- Cockapoo — 14″ / 22 lb (same height)
- German Spitz — 14″ / 24 lb (same height)
- Italian Greyhound — 14″ / 11 lb (same height)
- Jack Russell Terrier — 14″ / 15 lb (same height)
- Japanese Spitz — 14″ / 18 lb (same height)
- Parson Russell Terrier — 14″ / 15 lb (same height)
Frequently asked
- How tall is a Norwegian Lundehund?
- An adult Norwegian Lundehund stands about 14 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
- Is a Norwegian Lundehund considered a small dog?
- Yes — at 14" / 17 lb, the Norwegian Lundehund falls into the small-breed size class (shoulder height 11–15"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #176 tallest.
- How does a Norwegian Lundehund compare to a person?
- At 14" tall, a Norwegian Lundehund stands about 22% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.
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