Black Norwegian Elk Dog

Other names: Black Norwegian Elkhound, Norsk Elghund Sort

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Hair type	Half-long
Origin	Norway
Template	Average
Head shape	Triangular

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 18 kg to 25 kg	From 43 cm to 46 cm
Male	From 23 kg to 27 kg	From 46 cm to 49 cm

History of the breed

the   Black Norwegian Elk Dog is a very old breed , developed for hunting large game – mainly elk – in Norwegian forests. The first Norwegian Elk Dogs to be exhibited were in 1877 by the Norwegian Hunters Association. The British Elkhound Society was founded in the interwar years (1923), followed, 7 years later, by its American counterpart: the Norwegian Elkhound Association of America. The breed of the Black Norwegian Elk Dog was definitively recognized by the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) on October 7, 1965.

Physical features

His hair: dense, tight, of medium length, of rather coarse texture, well lying on the body, shorter on the head and the front of the limbs, longer on the chest, the neck, the back of the limbs and the below the tail. The outer coat is associated with a soft, woolly undercoat.
Its color: unicolour shiny black all over the body.
Its head: wedge-shaped, dry, light and tapering towards the truffle. The skull is fairly flat, the stop distinct, the nose quite black, the muzzle straight and the lips tight.
His ears: erect and pointed, longer than wide, set high.
His eyes: dark brown in color and not protruding.
His body: of length equal to the height at the withers. The neck is moderately long, strong, the top line very straight, the withers well extended, the back straight and powerful, the croup wide and muscular and the chest well let down.
Its tail: rolled up on the back, thick, of high attachment, of reduced length and covered with a thick hair and lying down.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

the   Black Norwegian Elk Dog   is a dog full of determination , courage and energy. He is sociable and affectionate . A good guardian , he willingly gives voice to alert his masters.

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Education

Endowed with a rather primitive character specific to the Spitz, the Norwegian Black Elk Dog needs to be taken in hand firmly , but without balance of force, to develop a good behavior. They must also benefit from quality socialization , from an early age.

Living conditions

the   Black Norwegian Elk Dog   needs a large living space . A house with a large fenced garden might suit him, but not an apartment. It is aimed at people with a minimum of experience in dog training , who know how to be respected and who know the specific needs of this dog.

Health

the   Black Norwegian Elk Dog   is a hardy and healthy dog . While its double coat provides excellent protection against low temperatures and humidity , the breed has a predisposition to certain diseases, including the following: pyoderma (bacterial infection of the skin) and generalized retinal atrophy (degeneration of the retina).

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

the   Black Norwegian Elk Dog is subject to 2 moults per year , occurring in spring and fall. During these periods, he can lose a lot of hair . Apart from that, the maintenance of the Black Norwegian Elk Dog   does not involve any particular difficulties.

It is recommended to brush the dog at least twice a week . During the moults, brushing is to be done every day. It does not need to be washed.

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Physical activity

the   Black Norwegian Elk Dog   has a lot of energy , hence the need to offer him 2 long daily outings .

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