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CATALOG OF BREEDS | SPITZ-TYPE DOGS

Norwegian Elkhound Black Norwegian

HEIGHT 19–20in (49–52cm) Elkhound
WEIGHT 44–51lb (20–23kg)
LIFE SPAN 12–15 years
HEIGHT 17–19in (43–49cm)
WEIGHT 40–60lb (18–27kg)
Believed to have existed in Scandinavia for many LIFE SPAN 12–15 years
hundreds of years, the Norwegian Elkhound was
once used for tracking game, and is sturdy enough This breed is a smaller, rarer version of the
Pointed ears
for sled hauling. Impervious to cold and wet Clearly gray-coated Norwegian Elkhound (left). Originally with wide base
weather, this dog likes to be outdoors. defined bred for tracking game, it is versatile enough to be
stop on
The breed has a strong hunting instinct head a sled dog, herder, watchdog, or family companion.
and needs patient training. It tends to bark readily but
Short,
compact body can be taught to stop
Solid black
on command.
Tightly curled
tail carried high
Short, thick tail
curls over back
Thick ruff
around Tapering
neck Broad top of head muzzle

Gray
Weatherproof
Black-tipped
hairs on parts coat
Black of outer coat
muzzle

Hokkaido Dog

HEIGHT 18–20in (46–52cm) Variety of colors
WEIGHT 44–66lb (20–30kg)
LIFE SPAN 11–13 years

Dogs of this type were brought to Thick tail Strong,
curled
the Japanese island of Hokkaido by the over back straight back
migrating Ainu people (Ainu Dog is
the breed’s alternative name). Although
medium-sized, the Hokkaido Dog
was bold and tough enough to
hunt bear. Careful training and
socializing can make this dog Smallish, dark,
a good companion and triangular eyes
home guardian.
Muscular
neck
Coarse, straight coat Sesame

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