Norwegian Elkhound

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 Three Year Vet and Dog lover. Owner of Website: Lovabledogs.info

Norwegian Elkhound
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

 Norwegian Elkhound Dog

The Norwegian Elkhound is a gentle and friendly dog. This is also very versatile, displaying great courage and determination. The Norwegian Elkhound is a that puts one hundred percent into everything that he does. This breed is confident and dignified and can be very independent and strong willed. This is best suited to those with some experience of ownership. The Norwegian Elkhound dog  has high energy levels, and needs plenty of exercise. These dogs are intelligent and quick to learn. They are also very headstrong, and need an assertive and confident owner in order to respond well to training. The Norwegian Elkhound loves the attention of his family and likes to get involved in activities, so this is not the breed for those with little time for their pets. These dogs need families that are active, attentive, and loving. The Norwegian Elkhound dog  tends to get along well with children, particularly when brought up with them. The Norwegian Elkhound dog  can be aggressive with dogs of the same sex, and should also be socialized early with cats.

Norwegian Elkhound Dog
The Norwegian Elkhound is a hardy gray hunting with a rugged and robust built for endurance. Bred and trained as a hunter and tracker, the Norwegian Elkhound displays a keen and very acute sense of smell and hearing. The Elkhound is also a loving and good-natured dog, sensitive to praise and reproof without the necessity of physical punishment. Remarkably intelligent, an Norwegian Elkhound is also headstrong and independent.


Norwegian Elkhound Skills
The Norwegian Elkhound is a hunting that originated in Norway as early as 5000 B.C. Remnants of Norwegian Elkhounds have been found with Viking remains and weapons, a testament to their importance in the Nordic culture. The Norwegian Elkhound was used to hunt elk, bear, and other wild animals. Today, the Norwegian Elkhound is known for its versatility. The Norwegian Elkhound unique coloring, weather resistant coat and stable disposition make him an ideal multipurpose at work or at play. The Norwegian Elkhound dogs stamina, especially in rugged terrain, remains unexcelled.

Norwegian Elkhound Personality
The Norwegian Elkhound

is bold and energetic, an effective guardian yet normally friendly, with great dignity and independence of character. An Elkhound can be protective, even possessive, of his human family and his property making him a commendable watch dog. The Norwegian Elkhound bear-like look, deep resounding bark, and large white teeth can discourage most unwanted visitors.

Norwegian Elkhound Exercise Needs
The Norwegian Elkhound dogs  are very energetic and need to have consistent exercise daily (20-30 minutes twice a day) or they may have trouble adjusting to the calm house pet role expected by most owners. Strong and vigorous, he will relish long walks or bicycling with his master.

Norwegian Elkhound Living Conditions
Because of his long association with man and his deep devotion to his human family, an Elkhound thrives on love and attention. Housing needs are simple as he will prefer to live with you. Given a proper diet, reasonable exercise (30 minutes twice a day), and clean living conditions, the Elkhound is an extraordinarily maintenance free dog.

Norwegian Elkhound Grooming Requirements
As is common with most Norwegian Elkhound dogs, the Norwegian Elkhounds breed is double-coated, long coarse outer hair to shed rain, sleet and snow and soft wooly undercoat for insulation against the elements of nature. The Norwegian Elkhound undercoat sheds profusely twice a year, usually at six month intervals; guard hairs are shed approximately every other year. Regular grooming is advisable and an absolute necessity when shedding. A most unusual physical characteristic of the breed is the absence of "doggy odor".

Norwegian Elkhound Health Issues
The Elkhound is fortunate that it does not have the number of health problems present in many other breeds. However , there are genetic defects that are most prevalent in the breed. Eye disorders (blindness), skeletal anomalies (hip dysplasia), urogenital conditions (renal disease), and skin ailments (cysts) are known to occur in the breed. It is possible to eliminate or reduce the incidence of these genetic problems by carrying out screening tests on all breeding stock.

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