Swedish Elkhound

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Size: Medium
Other Names: Jamthund, Jämthund
Country of Origin: Sweden
Accreditation:
United Kennel Club (UKC): Northern Breed

The Swedish Elkhound is described as having a wolf-like appearance. He has a tightly-curled or a scimitar-like curve in his tail. He has erect ears, a medium to long muzzle. His eyes are brown.

A large gray hunting spitz for cold country; a dense coat, a hunt bark, and stamina that wants more than a short apartment loop.

The Swedish Elkhound is the National Dog of Sweden, the National Dog of the Swedish Marines, and the Swedish Air Force's official service canine. He is strong, with a great deal of endurance. Since the end of the last ice age, Swedish Elkhounds have been raised by the locals in Jämtland. They are used for moose hunting and sled pulling, and were mobilized during wartime for sled pulling. In the local dialect, it used to be referred to as bear dog.

Height: Male: 22½-25½ inches; Female: 20½-23½ inches
Weight: Male/Female: 65 pounds
Color: Light or dark gray, with characteristic light gray or cream markings on the sides of the muzzle, cheeks, throat, chest, belly, legs, and under the tail
Coat: Double coat; outer coat is rather close-lying, but not flat; the undercoat is short, soft and light in color
Lifespan: 12–13 years
Litter size: 4–8 puppies

Temperament

Courageous and energetic, but also stoically calm.

Training

Be consistent and give the dog a hunting or hiking job. They think for themselves in the woods.

Care and grooming

Brush the dense coat weekly, more often when the undercoat blows.

Shedding

Seasonal; the double coat blows a heavy undercoat.

Health

Swedish Elkhounds are typically hardy northern hunting dogs. Hip dysplasia can occur; keep the dog fit and watch for overheating under the dense coat.

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