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Experts say norrbottenspets came close to extinction in the 1940s, but enthusiasts sought out the few remaining dogs and started a successful breeding program.
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Adult norrbottenspets dogs typically weigh 18 to 33 pounds, according to Wikipedia.
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-- A couple in Vail is selling rare norrbottenspets puppies for $1,800 each.
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"Obviously, the norrbottenspets is rarer here, so there are fewer, so I think the price is a fair price," said American Kennel Club spokeswoman Lisa Peterson.
chained_bear commented on the word norrbottenspets
Doesn't this sound like some awesomely obsolete, Victorian-era article of men's clothing?
No such luck. It's a dog breed: "a Nordic dog of unknown origin... Affectionate, loyal, vigilant (doesn't that describe dogs in general?)... It is used to draw little carts and for guarding property. However, because of its elegant carriage and because of its irresistible liveliness, it has become a companion dog. It is clean, attached to the family, and useful against robbers." (Simon & Schuster's Guide to Dogs, 1980) "'Attached to the family'? Isn't there some kind of operation for that? My God, who wrote this dreck? Though the dog does sound lovely..." (Chained_Bear, 2007)
February 21, 2007
reesetee commented on the word norrbottenspets
Maybe they didn't have editrices way back in 1980. ;-)
February 21, 2007