This hardy, courageous, bold dog is stable and calm. He is friendly and gentle with children, making him a good pet. He is also a good guard dog. The Swedish Elkhound is slightly dominant with other dogs. The Norwegian Elkhound is not suited to life in the city. He needs a lot of room to run and burn off his energy
Other names : Norsk Elghund Gr� (Gray Norwegian Elkhound) Norsk Elghund Sort Black Norwegian Elkhound)
Native country : Norway
Originating in Norway, the very old Norwegian Elkhound already existed at the time of the Vikings. This mighty hunter attacks large game (deer, elk, bear, wolves) without a moments hesitation.
There are two varieties:
the Gray Norwegian Elkhound and the Black Norwegian Elkhound.
Herder. Sled dog. Utility dog: Army dog. Pet.
Group :
Spitz and primitive types
General Appearance
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
Gray variety: dog: approx. 52 cm (20.5 in)
bitch: approx. 49 cm (19.3 in) .
Black variety:
dog: 45 to 50 cm (17.7-19.7 in)
bitch: 42 to 47 cm (16.5-18.18.5 in).
Weight:
Gray variety: approx. 25 kg (55 lb).
Black variety: approx. 20 kg (44 lb).
Coat and Color
Daily brushing and combing are required.
Coat thick, rich and hard, but rather smooth lying. On head and front of legs, short and even; longest on neck and chest, on buttocks, on hind side of forelegs and on underside of tail. It is made of longer and harder covering hairs, dark at the tips, and of a light, soft, woolly undercoat.
Color grey, with black tips to the long covering hairs; somewhat lighter on chest, stomach, legs, underside of tail, and around anus. The color may be lighter or darker, with a slight shading towards yellow; but a pronounced variation from the grey color disqualifies. Too dark or too light individuals should be avoided also, yellow markings or uneven coloring. There should be no pronounced white markings.
Head
Dry (without any loose skin), broad at the ears; the forehead and back of the head only slightly arched; the stop not large, yet dearly defined. The muzzle is of medium length, thickest at the base and seen from above or from the side, tapers evenly without being pointed. The bridge of the nose is straight; the lips are tightly dosed and the teeth meet in scissors bite.
Eyes
not protruding, brown in color, preferably dark, lively, with fearless energetic expression. Ears set high, firm and erect, are higher than they are wide at the base, pointed (not rounded) and very mobile. When the dog is listening, the orifices are turned forward.
Neck
Of medium length, dry (without any loose skin), strong, and well set up.
Forequarters
Legs firm, straight, and strong; elbows closely set on.
Body
Powerful, compact, and short, with broad, deep chest, well-sprung ribs, straight back, well-developed loins, and stomach very little drawn up.
Hindquarters
Hind legs with little angulation at knees and hocks. Seen from behind, they are straight. Feet comparatively small, some what oblong, with tightly closed toes, not turned out. There should be no dewclaws on hind legs.
Tail
Set high, short, thickly and closely haired, but without brush; tightly curled, not carried too much to one side.
Disqualification
Pronounced variation from grey color.
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