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Dog obedience and training > Dog breeds > Norwegian Elkhound Dog breeds: Norwegian ElkhoundThe Norwegian Elkhound, also called the Elkhound or the Norsk Elghund, is a Norwegian breed that was probably developed by the Vikings. They belong to the hound group and they were originally used as watchdogs and guard dogs. They were also used to hunt large game animals like bears and elk. Today this 6000 year old breed is used as a pet. The Norwegian Elkhound is a medium sized dog that stands between 19 and 21 inches tall and weighs between 44 and 50 pounds. Their coat sheds year round, but they don’t have the characteristic doggy smell. Their coats should be variegated with gray, white, and black, and they should have black masking on their faces and have black overlays on their backs and near their tails.
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