Human orientation
Medium-high score: friendly and intelligent. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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Gray Norwegian Elkhound
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History of the Gray Norwegian Elkhound breed
Origin: Norway
The Scandinavian peoples bred the breed for hunting large moose and for guarding. It has long been a part of Norwegian life and culture. In the FCI classification, it belongs to group 5.
The Gray Norwegian Elkhound is a sturdy medium (61-69 cm) spitz hunter with a thick gray coat tipped with black. Friendly, smart and independent, playful; needs solid, consistent education and training. She sheds profusely twice a year.
Sizeaverage
OriginNorway
Life is nearby
Suitable for active owners with a yard and experience with hunting breeds. Bored without activities.
Walks
High: daily walk and active games.
Training
Independent, needs firm, consistent upbringing and interactive games.
Care
The wool is combed about twice a week so that it does not stray, and during the molting season every day. Ears are examined, claws are trimmed.
Children
Playful, but children treat him carefully, supervision is mandatory.
Other animals
Gets along with other dogs. The hunting instinct is preserved, therefore small animals are prey.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Average score: independent.
Zooaggression
Average score: gets along with dogs, prey on small animals.
Health and reproductive risks
In the British cohort, the median lifespan of the breed was 12.9 years; small sample: 64 deaths. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
Medium-low rating: thick coat and abundant shedding.
Health
Breed screening
Breed screening: detailed data on hereditary diseases of the Norwegian Gray Elkhound breed are scarce. Ask the breeder for documentary results of examinations of both parents and current recommendations of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal apparatus: for the "Grey Norwegian Elkhound" breed, the load is selected according to age and condition. Limping, pain or reluctance to move is a reason to consult a veterinarian.
Eyes and heart
Heart and eyes are included in the list of annual examination. How often to do special examinations is suggested by the breed club and the doctor. Ask the breeder what tests the parents have passed.
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