How long does a Norwegian Lundehund live?

The listed lifespan for a Norwegian Lundehund is 12–15 years.

How tall is a Norwegian Lundehund?

The listed height for a Norwegian Lundehund is 13–15 in (male), 12–14 in (female).

Is a Norwegian Lundehund good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Norwegian Lundehund is 3 out of 5.

When is a Norwegian Lundehund full grown?

The growth size band for a Norwegian Lundehund is 8–12 months.

Non-Sporting Group

Norwegian Lundehund

Norwegian Lundehund is a small dog in the Non-Sporting Group. Adult weight is 15–18 lb (male), 12–15 lb (female), height is 13–15 in (male), 12–14 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Alert, Loyal, Energetic.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Norwegian Lundehund dog — Photo: Pets Adviser from Brooklyn, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight15–18 lb (male), 12–15 lb (female)

SizeSmall GroupNon-Sporting Group

Height

13–15 in (male), 12–14 in (female)

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 45 single-size small breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13.5 years is about the same as the 13.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 15 lb is about the same as the 16 lb average for those small breeds.

The listed origin is Norway. The coat is described as double, short. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.5 points below the group average of 3.5 for the Non-Sporting Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 202 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in 8–12 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): very small dogs reach maturity at 8-12 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Patella Evaluation and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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