• Dunker
• Standards
• History
• Health and Care

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Dunker

Norwegian Hound

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The Dunker is a scenthound that was developed primarily to hunt rabbit and hare. Unlike most scenthounds this breed can also be taught to retrieve. Although one of the most popular dogs in Norway it is rarely seen outside its homeland.

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Dunker Standards

• Recognition
• Height/Weight
• Appearance
• Color

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• Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Group 6)
• United Kennel Club (Scenthound)

• 18-21"
• 35-50 lbs

• medium-sized scenthound
• low set ears reach middle of muzzle
• tail reaches at least the hock
• straight short coat

• black marbled
• blue marbled
• both colors have pale fawn and white markings 

History of the Dunker

• Origin
• History
• Related Breeds

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• Norway
• ​1900s
  

This history of the Dunker begins in the 1920s when Wilhelm Dunker began crossing native Norwegian hounds with Russian Harlequin Hounds. At a later date some Hygenhund blood was added before the type was fully fixed.

• Hygenhund

Is the Dunker Right for You?

• Temperament
• Care Requirements
• Health

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• gets along well with children and other dogs
• fairly easy to train

• does best with a yard
• short coat requires little care
• has a high activity level

• lives 12-15 years