Norwegian Elkhound
A sturdy, independent Nordic hunting dog that tracks moose, guards its home and needs an active, patient owner.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Medium
- Skouerhoogte
- Reuns 50–54 cm · Tewe 47–51 cm
- Gewig
- Reuns 23–27 kg · Tewe 18–23 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 12–15 jaar
- Oefening
- 60–120 min per dag
- Versorging
- 'n Paar keer per week
- Haarkleed
- Dubbele haarkleed, medium
- Kleure
- Grys
- Geteel vir
- Jag op reuk, Bewaking, Geselskap
- Land van oorsprong
- Noorweë
- FCI
- Groep 5, nr. 242 · Spitse en primitiewe tipes
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 4/5 – Hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met ander honde | 3/5 – Matig |
| Goed met katte | 2/5 – Laag |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 3/5 – Matig |
| Energie | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Speelsheid | 3/5 – Matig |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Maklik om op te lei | 2/5 – Laag |
| Jagdrif | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Blaf | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Verharing | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 2/5 – Laag |
| Kwyl | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 2/5 – Laag |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 2/5 – Laag |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer hitte | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer koue | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- love long walks and hiking in all weather
- want a confident watchdog with a friendly side
- are patient and consistent in training
Dink twee keer as jy …
- want an obedient dog with reliable off-lead recall
- live in a hot climate
- need a quiet dog
Versorging
Temperament
Bold, loyal and self-assured, the Elkhound is friendly with its own people and reserved but rarely aggressive with strangers. It has a strong will and a hunter's independence.
Oefening
It needs at least an hour a day, ideally in varied terrain: hiking, trail walks, tracking, scent work or skijoring suit it well. Keep it on lead or in a fenced area near wildlife.
Versorging
The thick, weather-resistant coat needs brushing a few times a week and daily during the moult, when it sheds heavily. No trimming is required.
Opleiding
Training works best with patience, consistency and rewards; harsh methods make it stubborn. Recall and barking control need ongoing practice.
Gesondheid
Hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy and a form of inherited kidney disease have been reported, along with a tendency to gain weight. Ask the breeder for hip, eye and any available DNA results.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Heupe (HD)
- Oogondersoek
DNS-toetse
- PRA (Elkhound)
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
The grey Elkhound is one of Norway's national breeds, developed to find moose in the forest and hold them at bay by barking until the hunter arrives. Similar dogs have lived in Scandinavia for a very long time, and the breed is still used for moose hunting today.
At home it is affectionate and good-humoured with its family, but it thinks for itself and was bred to work at a distance from the hunter. It needs plenty of outdoor activity, clear routines and a secure garden, because a good scent can override recall. Expect a confident, watchful dog with a lot of voice and a lot of coat.
Het jy geweet?
The Norwegian Elkhound traditionally holds a moose at bay by barking and dodging until the hunter can reach them.