Norwegian Elkhound
- Height 48–53 cm 46–51 cm
- Weight 20–25 kg 18–23 kg
- Life span 12–15 years
- Exercise 60 min/day
The Norwegian Elkhound is in the AKC's Hound Group. It comes from Norway, Scandinavia. Males weigh 20–25 kg and females 18–23 kg. It stands 46–53 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
The Norwegian Elkhound is an ancient breed of Spitz-type hunting and guard dog from Norway. They are strong and powerful, yet friendly and loyal. Norwegian Elkhounds have a thick, double coat with a long, profuse undercoat and a short, thick outer coat. They come in various colors, including black and grey. They are independent and intelligent, and make great family pets.
- Group
- Hound Group
- Origin
- Norway, Scandinavia
- Coat
- medium double · gray
- Also known as
- Norsk Elghund, Elghund, and Norwegian Grey Elkhound
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Norwegian Elkhound. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from ukcdogs.com royalkennelclub.com hillspet.com dogbreedinfo.com dogtime.com
Norwegian Elkhound FAQ
- How long does a Norwegian Elkhound live?
- The Norwegian Elkhound has a life span of 12–15 years.
- How big does a Norwegian Elkhound get?
- Males weigh 20–25 kg and females 18–23 kg. Height ranges from 46–53 cm.
- Is the Norwegian Elkhound hypoallergenic?
- No, the Norwegian Elkhound is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Norwegian Elkhound in?
- The Norwegian Elkhound is in the AKC's Hound Group.
More from the Hound Group
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Afghan Hound
7
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American English Coonhound
4
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American Foxhound
9
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Azawakh
8
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Basenji
9
-
Basset Hound
9
-
Beagle
7
-
Black and Tan Coonhound
7
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9
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Portuguese Pointer
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Portuguese Water Dog
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Siberian Husky
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Small Munsterlander
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Portuguese Sheepdog
10
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