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Norwegian Elkhound

Dog breed
The Norwegian Elkhound is one of the Northern Spitz-type breeds of dog and is the National Dog of Norway. The Elkhound has served as a hunter, guardian, herder, and defender. It is known for its courage in tracking and hunting elk and other large... Wikipedia
Temperament: Hardy, Strong Willed, Bold, and more
Mass: 49 – 55 lbs
Origin: Norway
Life expectancy: 12 – 15 years
Hypoallergenic: No
Height: 19 – 20 in.
Colors: Grey and Silver

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Norwegian Elkhounds are hardy, short-bodied dogs standing about 20 inches at the shoulder. They have a dense silver-gray coat and a tail curling tightly over ...
The Elkhound has served as a hunter, guardian, herder, and defender. It is known for its courage in tracking and hunting elk and other large game, such as bears ...
The Norwegian Elkhound is a versatile breed known for its endurance, loyalty, and skill in hunting large game in harsh Nordic conditions.
The Norwegian Elkhound is a medium-sized, hardy and squarely built dog designed to withstand cold weather and hunt for days at a time.
Feb 17, 2019 ˇ Norwegian Elkhounds are beautiful, intelligent, and loyal dogs that make wonderful companions for active families. They are known for their ...
Norwegian Elkhounds are one of the most ancient dog bloodlines in the world, and skeletons resembling them have been unearthed alongside 5,000 B.C. Vikings ...
Mar 2, 2023 ˇ Yes, Norsk elghund is obviously common since it is a Norwegian dog breed. But it is most often used for moose hunting, it is most common in ...
A Spitz-type dog breed bred for hunting, the Norwegian Elkhound is energetic and hardy. Read more about caring for this dog breed here with Purina.
Jun 24, 2023 ˇ Norwegian Elkhound dogs have an average life span of 12–15 years, typical for a medium-size dog. They are generally very healthy but, like all ...
Sep 14, 2021 ˇ The “elk” in elkhound is actually a mistranslation of the Norwegian word for “moose:” elg. This breed of dog is excellent at hunting moose, bear ...