THE NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND


ONCE AN ELKHOUNDER

ALWAYS AN ELKHOUNDER

"Everytime some one looks over our fence and asks what kind of dogs are those?" I realize what little progress we have made in introducing into our country one of the oldest breeds on earth and the most vesratile hunting dogs known to man.

These are the words of the late John Terelly of
Vakker-Lund Kennels Ontario Canada.

I think the same is true to-day



He has been called many names, DOG OF THE VIKINGS, GUARDIAN OF LONELY FARMS, COMPANION TO MAN, THE GREAT GRAY DOGS OF NORWAY.& his true name of Norske Elghund.

The Norwegian Elkhound, dates back to about 5000 B.C. and has been used all those years as the working companion of the hunter, fisherman, and farmer of Norway. Still running true to his original form, there is no evidence or reason to suspect he was ever cross bred to introduce any traits he didn't already have.




On the farm he is an ideal working dog and can learn to do his job well. In the bush he is a tireless hunter and puts his mind to nothing but what he has set out to do.In the home he is the loving playmate of the children and guardian of his property.


Although used mostly in Norway for hunting elk and bear, he is capable of hunting whatever is on the agenda for the day.


He is so versatile.



The official (Canadian) standard for the Norwegian Elkhound is:

The Norwegian Elkhound is a typical northern dog of medium size with a compact,proportionately short body, with a thick and rich, but not bristling, grey coat, with prick ears, and with a tail that is curled and carried over the back.


Temperament: His temperament is bold and energetic.


Size:

Dogs, about 20 1/2 in. (52 cm) at the shoulder;

Bitches about 19 1/2 in. (50cm).








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