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Norwegian Elkhound puppies for sale

When looking for Norwegian Elkhound puppies for sale, this breed may be referred to as the Norsk Elghund, Gra Norsk Elghund, Gray Norweign Elkhound, Norweigian Moose Dog, or the Small Grey Elk Dog. The Norwegian Elkhound puppies for sale are an ancient breed that originated over 6,000 years ago in Norway as a hunting dog. Despite their name, this breed is not a type of hound – it does not hunt like a hound or directly related to any hound breed. The Norwegian Elkhound is known for their hunting ability and is used to track and hunt moose, bear, and wolf. The Norwegian Elkhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1913 as part of the Hound Group.

The Norwegian Elkhound puppies for sale will be a medium-sized spitz type dog. The body of the Norwegian Elkhound is short and squarely built. The eyes are medium-sized, oval shaped and dark brown. The ears are set high on the head. The tail is set high and is carried curled over the back.

The Norwegian Elkhound puppies for sale average between 18 and 21 inches in height and weigh between 40 and 60 pounds. The life expectancy of this breed is 12 to 14 years. The Norwegian Elkhound is prone to health issues such as hip dysplasia, pyotraumatic dermatitis, renal problems, thyroid problems, and Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA). These puppies for sale will tend to gain weight very easily.

The Norwegian Elkhound puppies for sale have a weather resistant double coat. The under coat is soft, dense, and wooly. The outer coat is straight and medium-length. The coat of the Norwegian Elkhound should be brushed regularly to remove loose hair. This breed is a heavy shedder. The Norwegian Elkhound puppies for sale are born black and when they are about a week old their coat turns gray. The coat color of is silver-gray with distinctive saddle markings. The muzzle, ears, and tip of tail are black.

When you see Norwegian Elkhound puppies for sale and make the decision to make a one of the puppies for sale a member of your family, you will find this breed to be loyal, friendly, affectionate, and with a wonderful sense of humor. The breed loves spending time with their family and if left alone too long or too frequently they may develop destructive behavior.

The Norwegian Elkhound is fairly active indoors and does best living in a home that has access to a large yard. This breed will do okay living in an apartment as long as they receive daily exercise. The Norwegian Elkhound puppies for sale tend to be reserved with strangers and make an excellent watchdog. This breed is protective but not aggressive and is not recommended as a guard dog. The Norwegian Elkhound puppies for sale are very trustworthy and good with children. This breed tends to get along well with other dogs and house pets though they should be supervised with smaller pets due to their hunting instincts. The Norwegian Elkhound is intelligent but has a independent streak that make them challenging to train.

If you are willing to commit to one of these puppies for sale, you will have a wonderful family pet.

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