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Norwegian
Elkhound dog breed
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Dog breed group |
Hound
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Norway
as a hunting dog |
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Life expectancy |
10
- 12 Years |
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Color |
Gray
with black tipped hairs. |
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Coat type |
Dense,
smooth lying, weather resistant, outer-coat is coarse and straight
with an under-coat that is soft and wooly. |
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Exercise needs |
Exercise
should be at least one hour per day and can consist of a run
or free play. |
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Temperament |
The Elkhound is alert, friendly, dependable, trustworthy, independent
and dominant |
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Good with children |
Gets
along with children, if children do not pester him. Usually
get along well with other dogs. |
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Grooming needs |
Minimal grooming is required to keep the coat as his coat is
both water and dirt resistant. |
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Average size (inches) |
20.5
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19.5
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Average weight (lbs) |
50
- 55
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45
- 48
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Health issues |
Hot spots and shedding problems.
Susceptible to subcutaneous cysts and tumors. Possibility
to progressive retinal atrophy, lens luxation glaucoma and
congenital kidney disease. |
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Living conditions |
House with a fenced
yard is essential. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Norwegian Elkhound has
the courage, agility and stamina to hold big game at a distance and
the endurance to track for hours in all types of weather and terrain.
He is extremely versatile. Is a straightforward, equable, friendly and
gentle character. Makes a great family pet and home guardian as he is
very loyal and protective. Puppies are born black but turn gray in about
a week as their fur develops. He can trace his ancestors back 6000 years
to the Viking days where he was used as a watchdog and guard against
wolves and bears and as a hunter of elk and other large game.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Norwegian Elkhound can scent an elk at several kilometers.
The Norwegian Elkhound is a highly adaptable dog. |
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