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Swedish White Elkhound /
Svensk Vit Älghund

Svensk Vit Älghund
    height of an Swedish White Elkhound, svensk vit älghund
group: spitz / companion height: m 22" / 56 cm, f 21" / 53 cm
types: weight: 66lbs / 30 kg
colors: white, pure white. shades of lemon/ light yellow tolerated
physical traits:  
hair type: dense, standing off
personality/
temperament:
 
maintenance/
special needs:

 
nickname:  
origination: Sweden. in 1942 a very light colored puppy was born in a litter of Jämthund. derived from the grey Jämthund and grey Norwegian Elkhound
bred for: exceptionally good hunting dog mainly for elk but also for bear and lynx
identifying traits:  
ideal for: hunting dog elk, bear and lynx
good with kids?  
life expectancy:    
of interest: same size and proportions as Jämthund but light colored. have special gift to make elk stand as struck by lightning possibly due to coat color
health concerns :  
kennel clubs: Swedish Kennel Club -(hunting spitz dog breed group)
rescues:    
     
 
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