14 Things to Know About Norwegian Elkhounds

by Alka Polischuk

It’s important to make sure that your family is ready for this type of dog😉😃👌. So here are some points for you to help to make the right decision😉.

#1 The Norwegian Elkhound or Norsk Elghund in Norwegian means “Norwegian moose dog”

#2 Elkhounds are used for the tracking and hunting of moose (or elk)

#3 This dog breed was presented for the first time at an 1877 dog exhibition in Norway

#4 These medium energy spitz type dogs are known as fearless, bold, strong, and independent

#5 They are considered one of the top 50 most intelligent dog breeds

#6 They have almost extreme loyalty to their owners