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The national dog of Norway, this Spitz breed of dog, the Norwegian Elkhound is an excellent guardian, nocturnal hunter of animals like moose, reindeer, mountain lions and bear and a good family dog. The devoted, active, adventurous, affable and compliant Norwegian Elkhound has a loud and continuous bark. This watchdog is mostly found in the Frigid, mountainous and forested Zones.
This ancient breed has been man’s companion for over a millennium, especially in the Stone Age. The Pariah dog is said to be the forerunner of the Norwegian Elkhound.
Appearance
Size: Their height ranges from 18-20” and their weight lies between 18 and 30 kg.
Colour: It has a grey, white, black or silver coat. Its undercoat is generally lighter in colour.
Coating: Its undercoat is soft and dense with rough and straight hair on the top. It sheds its coat very often and produces thick fur.
Eyes and Ears: The Norwegian Elkhound has expressive dark brown eyes and pointed ears.
Tail: Its tail is curled tightly and it has a strong and medium built bone structure.
Head: A wide head, strong jaws and padded paws characterize this breed.
Litter
Free Norwegian Elkhound pups are found in fairly large numbers like 6-15 pups at a time.
Diet
Norwegian Elkhounds have a tendency to put on weight rapidly, so fattening foods and overfeeding should be avoided.
Preferred Environment
They like cool places and need rigorous exercise like running and jogging everyday.
Lifespan
They have a lifespan of 12-17 years.
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