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	Norwegian Elkhound - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Norwegian Elkhound is a breed of dog, specifically a member of the scenthound family.
		Norwegian Elkhounds shed a great deal, particularly in fall and spring when they molt their undercoats.
		Norwegian Elkhounds are, like many medium and large breeds, prone to hip dysplasia, but in generally are a hearty breed with few health problems.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Norwegian_Elkhound (596 words)

	Norwegian Elkhound, Dog Breed Info Center®, Norwegian Elkhounds, Norsk Elghund Grå, Norsk Elghund Sort
		The Norwegian Elkhound is a hardy, medium-sized Spitz-type dog, sturdy and squarely built with the stamina to hunt all day long for days at a time.
		In 1923, the Elkhound Club was formed and the breed was officially recognized by the British Kennel Club.
		The Norwegian Elkhound Association of America was recognized by the AKC in about 1930.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /norwegianelkhound.htm (879 words)

	Norwegian Elkhound Dog of the Vikings
		The Norwegian Elkhound is one of the ancient breeds of Scandinavia.
		Elkhounds were first imported to America in the early 1900's and a translation of the Norwegian standard was adopted in 1935.
		The Norwegian Elkhound is a hardy silver-gray dog of medium size and substance, square in profile with distinctive saddle markings.
	www.neaa.net /akc_breed_flyer.shtml (1166 words)

	Norwegian Elkhounds: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
		The Norwegian Elkhound is a bundle of energy just waiting for the signal to go, yet when well trained he can control himself.
		Most Norwegian Elkhounds are friendly with strangers and must be taught not to jump up into their faces, while others are more restrained, but even the friendly ones are great watchdogs and can be protective when necessary.
		Norwegian Elkhounds can be aggressive with other dogs of the same sex and may be cat chasers unless raised with the family cat.
	www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/norwegianelkhounds.html (888 words)

	Choosing a Norwegian Elkhound - PetPlace.com
		The first Norwegian elkhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club as a member of the hound group.
		The Norwegian elkhound is a strong and sturdy Northern breed with a beautiful grey coat color.
		By the 1930s, the first Norwegian elkhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club as a member of the hound group.
	www.petplace.com /dogs/choosing-a-norwegian-elkhound/page1.aspx (608 words)

	American Kennel Club - Norwegian Elkhound
		As a hunter, the Norwegian Elkhound has the courage, agility and stamina to hold moose and other big game at bay by barking and dodging attack, and the endurance to track for long hours in all weather over rough and varied terrain.
		In temperament, the Norwegian Elkhound is bold and energetic, an effective guardian yet normally friendly, with great dignity and independence of character.
		The Norwegian Elkhound is a square and athletic member of the northern dog family.
	www.akc.org /breeds/norwegian_elkhound/index.cfm (782 words)

	Norwegian Elkhound Stamps
		Norwegian Elkhound are blessed with some of the nicest cards and stamps available for any breed.
		The set of stamps that this Norwegian Elkhound is from was issued in 1999 and was just the first of several new sets from that country.
		Norwegian Elkhounds deserve a beautiful souvenir sheet to be the center of any stamp collection.
	www.animalstamps.com /elkhound.htm (3146 words)

	Norwegian Elkhounds, norwegian elkhounds, dog breeders, puppies
		Norwegian Elkhound puppies are born fl but turn gray in about a week as their fur develops.
		Norwegian Elkhounds should be exercise at least one hour per day which can consist of a run or free play.
		Norwegian Elkhounds can trace their ancestors back 6000 years to the Viking days where they were used as a watchdog and guard against wolves and bears and as a hunter of elk and other large game.
	www.puppydogweb.com /caninebreeds/norwelkhnd.htm (318 words)

	AllRefer.com - Norwegian elkhound, Dog (Dogs) - Encyclopedia
		Norwegian elkhound, breed of compact hound whose origins in Norway go back more than 5,000 years.
		Its thick, close-lying, gray coat is composed of a soft, woolly undercoat and a coarse outercoat.
		The elkhound was used by the Vikings as a herder of flocks and hunter of such game as elk, bears, mountain lions, and lynx.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/N/Norwelkhd.html (211 words)

	Norwegian Elkhound Pictures, Photos, Information and Free eCards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Norwegian Elkhound has a thick weatherproof coat, so it is no surprise that he is most happy in the great white outdoors.
		Norwegian Elkhounds are an old breed, dating back to Stone Age times in Scandinavia.
		Norwegian Elkhounds are beautiful dogs, with medium-sized bodies, a distinctive Spitz curled tail, and strong, athletic lines.
	www.dogbreedz.com /breeds/norwegian_elkhound.cfm (1176 words)

	Norwegian Elkhound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Norwegian Elkhound breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930.
		Norwegian Elkhound Association of America National specialty, picture gallery, breeders list, health and research, Norwegian Elkhound rescue and puppy photo photo contest.
		Norwegian elkhound History of the breed, picture gallery, puppy care, Norwegian elkhound breeders and rescue.
	davidgoforth.com /id197.htm (108 words)

	NORWEGIAN AMERICAN HOMEPAGE -- Miscellaneous links
		Provides answers to the question "What is the Norwegian Elkhound?", tells of history and lore of the breed, and has plenty of photos of the elkhound "Gus" (short for Gustav).
		NORWEGIAN DOGS ON STAMPS — Pictured are three Norwegian stamps, one bearing the likeness of a Norwegian farm dog (buhund), another featuring the Norwegian elkhound, and, of course, one with the inimitable lundehund.
		NORWEGIAN FOREST CAT FANCIERS ASSOCIATION — The homepage advises: "The Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association is a group of breeders and fanciers located in the United States dedicated to the preservation and protection of the Norwegian Forest Cat and cats in general.
	www.lawzone.com /half-nor/animals.htm (862 words)

	Norwegian Elkhound
		The Elkhound has a bold and energetic personality; he is confident and outgoing.
		The alert and friendly Norwegian Elkhound is an excellent family pet and therapy dog who is loyal and devoted to people.
		Although the Elkhound loves the outdoors and rigorous exercise he is equally adaptable to indoor living.
	www.canadogs.com /BreedNorElkhound.htm (439 words)

	Norwegian elkhound -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia
		The Norwegians, who thought that their neutrality was most threatened by the...
		Norwegian violinist and composer Ole Bornemann Bull was an artistic nationalist.
		He was instrumental in establishing the Norwegian Theater in Bergen and helping to create the Norwegian Society for the Advancement of the National Element in Art and Literature.
	www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9312759 (608 words)

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		One of the most ancient breeds, a skeleton similar to today's Norwegian Elkhound has been found dating from 4000 to 5000 BC.
		The Elkhound is particularly well-suited to badger hunting since he works better at night than in the daytime.
		The Norwegian Elkhound has a very independant temperament, and may be somewhat resistant to obedience training.
	www.iams.com /en_US/jhtmls/breed_selector/sw_BreedSelector_page.jhtml?pti=BS&li=&bc=&sc=D&lsc=&bsc=&fn=u_gn_brd_norwelkh (470 words)

	History of JANDAL
		We noticed an ad in the paper for a 2 year old AKC registered male Elkhound available--the owners were moving from a house with a yard to a townhouse, and had no room for the dog.
		Going to the shows, we met many Elkhounds and their people, and came to a realization: we loved Elkhounds in particular and dogs in general, we enjoyed showing the elkhounds, and we wanted to get involved in breeding champion-quality elkhounds.
		Jasmine was already in whelp to one of the top Elkhounds of the day when we bought her; she safely delivered a litter of 6 in May 1980.
	jandalelkhounds.com /_wsn/page2.html (968 words)

	Spitz Reflections: A Bibliography of the Norwegian Elkhound
		The Norwegian Elkhound is also known as the Elkhound, Norsk Elghund, the Grey Norwegian Elkhound, and the Grey Elkhound.
		The Black Norwegian Elkhound, or Black Elkhound, a fl phase of the Norwegian Elkhound that is generally considered a separate breed, is also covered (or at least mentioned) in several of the books below.
		In some countries, Norwegian Elkhounds and Swedish Elkhounds are considered to be the same breed.
	www.people.virginia.edu /~fke2d/dogs/spitze/nelkie.htm (805 words)

	Norwegian Elkhound Photo And Picture Contest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Norwegian Elkhound is a hunting dog that originated in Norway as early as 5000 B.C. The Norwegian Elkhound is used to hunt elk, bear, and other wild animals.
		The Norwegian Elkhound's coat needs a good brushing once a week and a periodic bath.
		The Norwegian Elkhound thrives on companionship and will prove to be a lifelong loyal friend.
	www.astralenterprise.com /norwegianelkhound.htm (141 words)

	Norwegian Elkhound - Purebred Dogs and Puppies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		A member of the Hound Group, The Norwegian Elkhound is a remarkable combination of power, swiftness, and keen sight.
		The Norwegian Elkhound is a large sensitive dog who requires lots of space to accommodate his great size and an owner who can give him companionship.
		Norwegian Elkhounds should never be allowed to run loose.
	www.pedigreedpups.com /NorElkHd.html (189 words)

	Norwegian Elkhound Breed, Norwegian Elkhounds, Puppies, Dogs
		The Norwegian Elkhound is straightforward, equable, friendly and gentle characters.
		The Norwegian Elkhound should be exercised at least one hour per day which can consist of a run or free play.
		The Norwegian Elkhound ancestry can be traced back 6000 years to the Viking days where it was used as a watchdog and guard against wolves and bears and as a hunter of elk and other large game.
	www.2000dogs.com /norwegianelkhound.htm (336 words)

	Norwegian Elkhound : Dog Breeds - Dog.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Norwegian Elkhound is a specialist hunter of the largest member of the deer family, the moose.
		In 1913, the first Norwegian Elkhounds were registered in the American Kennel Club Stud Book.
		Elkhounds have a very serious outlook on life.
	www.dog.com /breed/Norwegian-Elkhound.asp (276 words)

	The Westminster Kennel Club \| Breed Information: Norwegian Elkhound
		From his ancient heritage as a hunting and guard dog companion to the Vikings, the Norwegian Elkhound is a fearless hunter of moose and other big game in Scandanavia.
		Norwegian Elkhounds were first imported into this country in the early 1900's.
		Today, they continue to be versatile as companions to the active family and as competitors in the breed, obedience and agility show rings.
	www.westminsterkennelclub.org /breedinformation/hound/norwgnek.html (110 words)

	Norwegian Elkhound Rescue & Referral of New England
		Norwegian Elkhound Rescue/Referral of New England, Inc. is a group of dedicated volunteers who rescue homeless or soon to be homeless Norwegian Elkhounds and find caring, loving homes for them.
		Norwegian Elkhound Rescue/Referral of New England, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization.
		All our Norwegian Elkhounds are assessed for good temperament, are medically updated, and whenever possible are spayed or neutered.
	www.norwegianelkhoundrescue.org (231 words)

	Norwegian Elkhound
		Originating in Norway, the very old Norwegian Elkhound already existed at the time of the Vikings.
		There are two varieties: the Gray Norwegian Elkhound and the Black Norwegian Elkhound.
		The Norwegian Elkhound is not suited to life in the city.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Norwegian_Elkhound.htm (219 words)

	Norwegian Elkhound at Kaynine Online
		The Elkhound is a Nordic Spitz breed of dog of medium size.
		Artic dogs amongst which the Elkhound is included, need occasional grooming with a strong brush or comb.
		The Elkhound loves exercise and requires a regular amount but may be kept quite happily in a normal size suburban back yard.
	www.kaynineonline.com /breed_norwegian_elkhound.htm (215 words)

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		Norwegian Elkhound Association of America - Aids, informs and encourages its members in the care, improvement and enjoyment of their dogs.
		Norwegian Elkhound Club of the Potomac Valley - Regional club that hosts shows and other events devoted to promoting the breed.
		Norwegian Elkhound Rescue - Finds homes for unwanted and abandoned Norwegian Elkhounds in the United States and Canada.
	botw.org /top/Recreation/Pets/Dogs/Breeds/Norwegian_Elkhound (154 words)

	Dog Pictures - Norwegian Elkhound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Norwegian elkhound is the perfect combination of hound and spitz breeds.
		Physically resembling the spitz breed and hunting like a hound, it is one of the most ancient breeds.
		Remains of an animal fitting the description of the elkhound date back to around 5000 BC — when man hunted with slingshots.
	www.5stardog.com /dog-pictures.asp?id=282 (174 words)

	Norwegian Elkhound dog picture, rescue information and puppies for sale
		The Norwegian Elkhound is the national dog of Norway.
		The Elkhound is a rugged outdoor type, bold and energetic.
		Norwegian Elkhound dog club, Norwegian Elkhound rescue or the US Norwegian Elkhound dog club, Norwegian Elkhound rescue for other dog breeders.
	www.dogbiz.com /dogs-grp2/norw-elkhnd/elkhnd.htm (350 words)

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		Veterinarian owned and operated, we are a small, select kennel, where special emphasis is placed on rigorously screening all JANDAL elkhounds for genetic diseases, including hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, progressive retinal atrophy, and renal glycosuria.
		The addition of a JANDAL Norwegian Elkhound to your family assures a loving, healthy new family member to enjoy for the next 15-20 years!
		He is available to the right home, where he can be spoiled rotten and not have to compete with 10 other elkhounds for attention.
	www.jandalelkhounds.com (210 words)

	Ell's Norwegian Elkhound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In general build, the Elkhound is compact and square in profile, giving an impression of both power and action.
		One of the most unusual (and attractive) aspects of the Elkhound's physical characteristics is the absence of any doggy odor.
		A hardy Nordic breed, the Norwegian Elkhound goes back to the days of the Vikings, some 6000 years ago, when its ancestors guarded village herds against wolves and bears, hunted great elk, and even pulled sleds.
	members.shaw.ca /uzz/elkhound.html (467 words)

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