Dog breed

Norwegian Elkhound

Origin: Norway

The Norwegian Elkhound is one of the Northern Spitz-type breeds of dog and is the National Dog of Norway. The Elkhound has served as a hunter, guardian, herder, and defender. It is known for its courage in tracking and hunting elk and other large game, such as bears or wolves. The Norwegian Elkhound was first presented at a dog exhibition in Norway in 1877.

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Sources & references

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwegian_Elkhound
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q38803

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