In the 9th-12th centuries, the Scandinavian people of Northern Europe bred the obedient and powerful Norwegian Elkhound, which became their indispensable hunting and companion dog. The dog’s original ancestor may have been a favorite breed of Norwegian natives in ancient times.

     

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The Norwegian Coelacanth can be divided into two color lines: grey and black. The males are about 52 cm tall and the females about 49 cm; the gray line weighs about 22 kg and the black line about 20 kg. The head is excellent, with a moderate muzzle, strong jaw and neck; the ears are erect and slightly tilted forward, able to rise and fall with the mood; the eyes are dark brown and brilliant; the tail is hairy and curls to the back. Body hair thick and coarse.

                           

quality

This dog is strong and sturdy, with clean and powerful lines, and exudes the spirit of a “good man of the woods”. Loyal to its owner and easy to train. Intelligent, gentle and very clean.

use

People call it a hunting dog because it has a particularly acute sense of smell, and can detect the trail of a chow from several kilometers away and gallop off to hunt it. It also hunts wild bears, bobcats, and other animals, and can serve as a sled dog and companion dog.