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Norwegian Elkhound Information
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Selected and bred for their ability to accomplish a definite purpose, the Elkhound achieved his distinctive type by natural methods. His structure and rare beauty were evolved from the tests of performance. Every physical characteristic is the expression of a need. His compactness, muscled robustness, squareness, width and depth are true expressions of nature's requirements for a dog that would hunt day after day, all day long in the rugged country where stamina rather than extreme speed is called for.
They were mainly used for the hunting of Elk. Our moose is what they consider an Elk. The Elkhound is well adapted to the hunting of any other four-footed game and soon became expert on lynx, mountain lion as well as raccoon. They are a very versatile dog developed through constant contact with man in pursuit of game. It was not until 1877 that he began to be considered from an exhibition point of view.
Males should be 20 and a half inches tall and weigh about 55 pounds. Females should be 19 and a half inches tall and weigh 48 pounds. Their coat is thick, hard and weather resistant. The color should be gray. They are bold and energetic, a great guardian thought they are normally friendly with people.
Health concerns with the breed include Fanconi Syndrome andProgressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA).
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