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Breed Standards for
the Norwegian Elkhound |
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General Appearance: |
Square-proportioned,
close coupled, with substantial bone, broad head, pricked
ears, and tightly curled tail. It is constructed for
agility and endurance, rather than speed, enabling it to
trail for hours and then hold big game at bay by barking and
dodging attack. |
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Head: |
Defined stop; oval eyes;
Wedge-shaped head, broad at ears; High-set, erect, fairly
small ears with pointed tips. |
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Tail: |
Tightly curved and
carried over the centerline of the back |
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Color: |
Gray, with lighter
undercoat and undersides. Muzzle, ears, and tail tip are
black. |
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Size:
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Weight: male 55 lbs; female 48 lbs
Height: male 20.5”;
female 19.5” |
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Temperament: |
Bold, playful,
independent, alert, boisterous, and unlike most hounds, even
protective. |
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