Norwegian Elkhound Dog
INTRODUCTION
Norwegian Elkhound Dogs are Friendly, Confident, and Dependable dogs they are from the Hound group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 94. These breeds have lots of stamina thus built to work all day and are very athletic in herding competitions because of their intelligence are good watchdogs. They were also used to hunt wolves and bears when bears were common in the old days in Norway but now they hunt Elk which is known in America as Moose. Their coats need brushing to keep them fit and healthy. They are very loving and loyal to their human family. Norwegian Elkhound Dogs are Purebred, non–allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 36).
- AVG. READING TIME: 5 MINUTES
- UPDATE: 16/04/2022
HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Hardy, Strong Willed, Bold, Alert, Loyal, Playful
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Norway
STATUS / POPULATION : ENDANGERED (IUCN) Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future / There are about 4000 Norwegian Elkhounds left in the world
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They’ve Existed for Thousands of Years
2- The Norwegian Elkhound has historically been used for hunting big game, such as moose and bears
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Norwegian Elkhound
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Grey, Silver
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 69 - 76cm (27 - 30in)
Height: 61 - 66cm (24 - 26in) -
TAIL
The tail is set high, tightly curled over the back
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WEIGHT
22 - 25 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
5 - 10 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
German Spitz
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1877
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ORIGIN
Norway
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DISTRIBUTION
Mostly found in Norway but not common in another country
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
The Norwegian Elkhound is a fearless, reliable, energetic and extremely loyal companion. These dogs may be a little reserved around strangers, but they will greet family members and other people
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
