Scandinavian Dog Breeds
Which European nations constitute Scandinavia is always up for debate. Some say that the region strictly comprises the countries of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, while others include Iceland and Finland due to their proximity to the other three. However, regardless of which nations belong to the region, several dog breeds have originated from the area.
Scandinavian dog breeds are known for their ability to weather the harsh cold. They are hardworking breeds known for their high energy levels. Historically they were used for hunting and protecting livestock. Nowadays, they are among some of the most loyal and family-friendly breeds out there.
List of Dog Breeds from Scandinavian Countries
Denmark
- Broholmer
- Danish Spitz
- Old Danish Pointer
Faroe Islands
- Faroese Sheepdog
Finland
- Finnish Hound
- Finnish Lapphund
- Finnish Spitz
- Karelian Bear Dog
- Lapponian Herder
Iceland
Norway
- Black Norwegian Elkhound
- Dunker
- Eurohound
- Greyster
- Haldenstøver
- Hygenhund
- Norwegian Buhund
- Norwegian Elkhound
- Norwegian Lundehund
Sweden
- Danish–Swedish Farmdog
- Drever
- Hällefors Elkhound
- Hamiltonstövare
- Norrbottenspets
- Schillerstövare
- Smalandstövare
- Swedish Elkhound
- Swedish Lapphund
- Swedish Vallhund
These active dogs are scarce, even in their home nations. But if you do get to keep one of them as a pet, they will be a faithful and fearless furry friend for you.
FAQs
Broholmer, Black Norwegian Elkhound, Finnish Hound, etc.
