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All Dog Breeds >>Appearance of Norwegian Elkhound

The dog stands about 45–52 cm (20.5") high and weighs up to 24 kg (52 lbs). Its grey, white, and black coat is made up of two layers: an underlying dense smooth coat ranging from black at the muzzle, ears, and tip of its tail; to silvery grey on its legs, tail, and underbody; and an overlying black-tipped protective guard coat. An ideal Elkhound has a tightly curled tail, as the dog shown in the photograph on this page. The Elkhound is a medium-sized dog and extremely hardy.

Norwegian Elkhound Training

The Norwegian Elkhound is intelligent and quite easy to train. He learns new commands quickly at an above average rate.

Norwegian Elkhound Shedding

The Norwegian Elkhound is a very heavy shedder. He sheds an awful lot of hair! You'll find hair all over your home, stuck to everything! You'll probably even find it in the butter!

Norwegian Elkhound Grooming

The medium-length coat of the Norwegian Elkhound only requires an occasional brushing. But because he sheds excessively you may find yourself brushing him daily to remove loose hair. (What you get out with a brush doesn't fall out in your home!)