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Norwegian Elkhound dogs


Norwegian Elkhound Stats

Country of Origin: Norway
Group: Hound
Use today: Moose hunting, companion
Life Span: 12 to 15 years
Color: Body has silver-gray hair with black tips. Face is dark blackish-gray
Coat: Dense double coat, medium-length outer guard hairs and dense, soft undercoat
Grooming: Brush weekly; during twice-yearly shedding, brush or comb daily. Bathe when needed. Routine nail cutting and teeth cleaning.
Height: 18 to 21 inches
Weight: 40 to 55 pounds
Norwegian Elkhound Profile

Honored as the national dog of Norway, the Norwegian Elkhound descends from spitz-type dogs that have been known in Scandinavia since Viking times (800-1000 AD). In its country of origin, the Elkhound has been used to pull sleds, tend flocks, guard home and family, and as a mountain rescue dog. This versatile dog has been used to hunt big game such as moose and bear, as well as smaller quarry, both fur and feather. The Elkhound is a compact, solidly built dog measuring about 20 inches at the shoulder, females slightly less. The coat is thick, abundant and weather-resistant in shades of gray with black tips. Thorough brushing about three times a week is the only grooming attention it requires. Although the breed adapts to city living, it is a rugged outdoor type that needs plenty of exercise and is at its best in the country. This breed makes an excellent family pet and guardian.


Norwegian Elkhound Breeders

  Find Norwegian Elkhound Breeders

Breed Rescue

  Norwegian Elkhound Association Rescue

National Breed Club

  Norwegian Elkhound Association of America

Ready for a Norwegian Elkhound puppy?

  Find out what to expect from a puppy in the Hound Group

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