Dogs 101 - NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND - Top Dog Facts About the NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND

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Dogs 101 - NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND - Top Dog Facts About the NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND

The Norwegian Elkhound is a Northern Spitz-type breed that, as the name suggests, is native to Norway and primarily used as a hunting dog. Despite being from the Spitz family, it has been traditionally known as a ‘hound’ because of its exemplary hunting abilities. There is evidence of these dogs having been used as early as the time of the Vikings to trail large animals like the moose, keep these animals at bay while dodging the antlers and bark loudly to attract the hunter. Apart from being a hunting companion, the Norwegian Elkhound has also functioned as a herder, a guard dog and a defender from wild animals in the subzero climate and rugged terrain of Scandinavia. Although popular in Norway for centuries, it was only in the late 1800s that a proper breed standard was drawn up, and the dog was first displayed in a show in 1877. It soon made its entry into USA, where it has maintained reasonable popularity as a pet and a show dog. In Scandinavia, on the other hand, it is still tested by grueling elk hunts that could involve an entire day’s hunting.

Time for some Ruff Trivia:
- Weejie was a Norwegian Elkhound in the White House gifted by the Norwegian people to which US President as a sign of gratitude for his help during World War I?
o A: Theodore Roosevelt
o B: Herbert Hoover
o C: Dwight D. Eisenhower
What do you think, give it your best guess in the comments below before we get to the answer! Hang on tight and we’ll get back to this Ruff Trivia Question toward the end of the video.

The adult male Norwegian Elkhound has a height around 20.5 inches and weight around 55 pounds. The female stands to a height of about 19.5 inches and weighs roughly 48 pounds. It is a medium-sized dog, with square proportions. Typical Spitz-type features include a broad head that tapers like a wedge towards the nose; prick ears; and tightly curled tail carried over the back. The double-layered coat has a soft, dense, woolly undercoatand coarse, straight topcoat. The color is always a mix of black, white and grey.

Grooming:The Norwegian Elkhound is a moderate shedder normally requiring a brush two to three times a week. In shedding season, the frequency needs to increase depending on the individual dog. The coat should never be trimmed artificially. Brushing of teeth, trimming of nails and cleaning of ears has to be regular.

Temperament:Like many breeds of a similar history and functionality, the Elkhound is a bold, playful, alert and protective dog. It is a very social animal and needs to be around its family. It gets along very well with children, joining them in all their games and protecting them.Its suspicion towards strangers and confidence in meeting any challenge head-on make it a good watchdog. Unless socialized early on, it might have a tendency to get in a fight with other dogs or chase other pets. The Elkhound tends to bark a lot.

Training:The Elkhound is an intelligent dog that responds well to consistent and persistent training. Given the independent and bold streak in most of these dogs, it is important to establish yourself as the leader of the pack early on. Bred for its stamina, the Elkhound needs a substantial workout to not get frustrated. This could include a long walk on leash along with an exhausting game in the yard.

Health:Life expectancy for the Norwegian Elkhound is 12 to 14 years, but some dogs have been reported to live up to 18 years and older. It is a generally hardy breed, but some health issues that can arise include progressive retinal atrophy, hip dysplasia, cysts, and some thyroid and renal problems. The breed is prone to obesity.

The Norwegian Elkhound is a bold and energetic animal, used to hunting animals much larger in size. Add friendliness, dependability and a protective nature to the mix and it’s easy to see why the Norwegians have loved it for millennia.

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