History of the Norwegian Elkhound
The Norwegian Elkhound is one of the Artic breeds. The Norwegian Elkhound can claim to be one of the oldest breeds in the world. The breed was the companion of the Stone Age man, and since then it has been the large-game hunter and watchdog of western Scandinavia. In Norway's rural districts, the Norwegian Elkhound has long been kept by farmers, hunters and herdsmen. All of them used this dog for outdoor work in a rugged country with harsh climatic conditions.
The Norwegian Elkhound was used for help in hunting not only elk but also reindeer and bear. The Norwegian Elkhound is renowned for its power of scent, and under favorable conditions is capable of scenting a bear or an elk as far as three miles' distance. Until the early years of the 20th century, the Norwegian Elkhound was bred largely for hunting ability, making the hunting instinct still very strong in today's dog.
The Norwegian Elkhound is one of the Artic breeds. The Norwegian Elkhound can claim to be one of the oldest breeds in the world. The breed was the companion of the Stone Age man, and since then it has been the large-game hunter and watchdog of western Scandinavia. In Norway's rural districts, the Norwegian Elkhound has long been kept by farmers, hunters and herdsmen. All of them used this dog for outdoor work in a rugged country with harsh climatic conditions.
The Norwegian Elkhound was used for help in hunting not only elk but also reindeer and bear. The Norwegian Elkhound is renowned for its power of scent, and under favorable conditions is capable of scenting a bear or an elk as far as three miles' distance. Until the early years of the 20th century, the Norwegian Elkhound was bred largely for hunting ability, making the hunting instinct still very strong in today's dog.