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110 GUIDE T O BREED S

NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND

THIS CALM DOG IS GOOD WITH CHILDREN BUT MAY BARK AT STRANGERS AKC

Height range Believed to have existed in Scandinavia for many hundreds Black
19–20 in (49–52 cm) of years, the Norwegian Elkhound was once used for tracking muzzle
Weight range game and is sturdy enough for sled hauling. Impervious to
44–51 lb (20–23 kg)
cold and wet weather, this dog likes
Life span 12–15 years to be outdoors. The breed has a Tightly curled
tail carried high
Origin Norway strong hunting instinct and
needs patient training.

Clearly defined
stop on head

Thick ruff
around neck
Short,
compact body
Black-tipped hairs
on outer, gray coat

BLACK NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND

THIS DOG FORMS STRONG FAMILY BONDS BUT MAY BE A LITTLE STUBBORN TO TRAIN FCI

Height range This breed is a smaller, rarer version of the gray-coated Pointed
17–19 in (43–49 cm) Norwegian Elkhound (above). Originally bred for tracking wide base
ears with
Weight range game, it is versatile enough to be a sled dog, herder, watchdog,
40–60 lb (18–27 kg)
or family companion. It tends
Life span 12–15 years to bark readily but can be Short, thick tail
curls over back
Origin Norway taught to stop on command.

Muzzle
Broad top tapering but
of head not pointed

Solid black,
weatherproof coat

Small, white
marking on feet

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