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Norwegian Elkhound
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🐾性情
Norwegian Elkhounds are bred for hunting large game, such as wolf, bear and elk. Although the breed is strong and hardy, the dogs typically have an inseparable bond with their masters and are quite loyal. All Elkhounds have a sharp loud bark which makes them suitable as watchdogs. Norwegian Elkhounds are loyal to their "pack" and make excellent family dogs given proper attention. They are bold, playful, independent, alert, extremely intelligent, and, at times, a bit boisterous. They rank 36th in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs , being of above average working/obedience intelligence.
🌿健康
A 2024 UK study found a life expectancy of 12.9 years for the breed compared to an average of 12.7 for purebreeds and 12 for crossbreeds. Norwegian Elkhounds are prone to an inherited abnormality that causes primary renal glucosuria via reducing the functional capacity of the tubular epithelial cells to reabsorb glucose; this disorder further predisposes them to lower urinary tract bacterial infections. Norwegian Elkhounds are also predisposed to dioestrous & gestational diabetes, progesterone-related forms of diabetes mellitus. A form of inherited chondrodysplasia has been described in the No
👁形貌
Dog breed Notes The FCI divides this into two breeds, Grey (242) and Black (268). Dog (domestic dog) The Norwegian Elkhound is one of the Northern Spitz-type breeds of dog and is the National Dog of Norway. The Elkhound has served as a hunter, guardian, herder, and defender. It is known for its courage in tracking and hunting elk and other large game, such as bears or wolves. The Norwegian Elkhound was first presented at a dog exhibition in Norway in 1877. The Norwegian name of the breed is Norsk elghund . The breed's object in the hunt is to independently track down and hold the elk at bay—ju
📜源流
The breed is popular in Sweden where it has always been highly prized as a hunting dog. It is 98% genetically identical to the Jämthund. [ citation needed ] It was rarely seen or bred outside of Norway until its appearance in England in the 19th century. It was officially recognized by The Kennel Club in 1901.