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  Norwegian Elkhound
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| group: hound |
height: m
20.5" / 52.1 cm,
f 19.5"/ 49.5 cm |
| types: |
weight: m
55 lbs / 24.9 kg,
f 48 lbs / 21.77 kg |
| colors: |
grey
and cream with black markings |
| physical traits: |
muscular, agile, vigorous,
robust, athletic, strong voice |
| hair type: |
double
coat, thick |
personality/
temperament: |
courageous, much stamina,
friendly, gentle natured, bold, energetic, independent |
maintenance/
special needs:
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companionship,
brush frequently, periodic baths |
| nicknames: |
Elkhound, Norsk Elghund
(Gra and Sort), Elkhound, Grahund, Swedish Gray Dog |
| origination: |
Norway |
| bred for: |
Elk and bear hunting,
Viking dog, guard farms, herd flocks, hunting lynx, elk and
wolves and retrieving small game |
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| ideal for: |
family, city (with proper
exercise) or country, companion, gundog, any climate, hunting
and retrieving, watchdog |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
12-13 yrs |
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| kennel
clubs: |
akc,
ankc, uk, nzkc-(hound dog group), fci-(Nordic hunting dog
group), ukc-(northern dog group), ckc |
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