Breed History[]
The Norwegian Lundehund was bred on an island off the Norwegian coast called Værøy. They were used to hunt puffins as the residents of the island depended on the pickled puffin meat for survival. The Lundehunds are flexible and strong and were able to reach the puffin nests that were found within the crevices of the cliffs. They have six toes compared to four, and these six toes are to help them grip the steep, slippery rocks while hunting puffins.
The Lundehund is theorized to be an ancient breed. They have the same jaw as a fossilized canine called the Varanger Dog that was found to have lived in Russia about 5,000 years ago. The Lundehund and Varanger Dog both have two fewer teeth than other breeds of dogs. The breed almost went extinct after small island farmers and fishermen began hunting puffins themselves, making the need for this breed obsolete. The breed managed to survive due to the isolation of the island they resided on until people, such as English Setter breeder Eleanor Christie, began breeding the breed after reading an article about them.
Breed In Wasabi[]
The Norwegian Lundehund was added to the Wasabi Dog Sim gameplay officially on July 12th, 2021 during alpha testing for Brindle's birthday. The breed has 4 standard breed colors in the game with currently 1 color-modifying sushi. Within the game, the breed is considered a Non-Sporting breed group and can thus enter competitions listed as Non-Sporting-group only. This breed was sponsored by Revi.
Breed Stats[]
Each dog breed within Wasabi Dog Sim is given their own breed bonuses to their breed stats based upon realistic dog breed standards. Each breed is awarded two "High" bonus stats, two "Average" bonus stats, one "Above Average" bonus stat, and one "Low" bonus stat. This helps balance the gameplay upon the various dog breeds within the game and as helps prevent pet shop born puppies stick close to the breed standard upon entry into the game. Listed below are the bonuses awarded to this breed upon creation:
| Stat Name | Bonus Amount |
|---|---|
| Agility | High |
| Trainability | High |
| Speed | Average |
| Stamina | Above Average |
| Strength | Below Average |
| Temperament | Average |
Each dog breed within Wasabi Dog Sim is also given their own socialization stat bonuses based upon realistic dog breed standards. For this category, each breed is given bonuses of three "High", three "Above Average", three "Average", and three "Low". This helps balance the gameplay upon the various dog breeds within the game and as helps prevent pet shop born puppies stick closer to the breed standard upon entry into the game. Listed below are the socialization bonuses awarded to this breed upon creation:
| Social Skill | Bonus Amount |
|---|---|
| Children | Above Average |
| Dogs | Above Average |
| Farm Animals | Low |
| Household Items | Average |
| Medical Equipment | Low |
| New Environments | High |
| New Textures | High |
| Pet Professionals | Above Average |
| Small Animals | Average |
| Sounds | Average |
| Strangers | High |
| Training Equipment | Low |
Breed Colors[]
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All colors with a * next to their names are available in the game Pet Shop. All other colors can be achieved through breeding or use of certain sushi items.
- Albino
- Fallow
- Reddish Brown*
- Tan*
Sushi Colors[]
- Snowshoe Hare (achieved with the Alaskan Roll)