Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Wissenswertes
Norwegian Elkhounds have been used for hunting moose (elk) in Norway for thousands of years.
Medium-sized Spitz-type dog with thick grey coat. Courageous, loyal, and excellent hunting and guard dog.
🏷️ Rasse
Norwegian Elkhound
💭 Temperament
Courageous, loyal, alert, independent, dignified
📏 Größe
Medium (22-25 kg)
⏳ Lebenserwartung
12-15 years
🎨 Farben
Grey with black tips, lighter on chest and underside
🌍 Herkunft
Norway, Viking era
🏠 Lebensraum
Domestic — needs regular exercise; prefers cool climates
🍽️ Ernährung
Quality commercial dog food; lean proteins
✓ FCI Gruppe
Group 5
✓ FCI Sektion
Spitz and Primitive Types
✓ FCI Nummer
242