Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The norwegian elkhound is a hardy gray hunting dog. Paul allen pearce is the author of many training books about specific dog breeds. Like other northerntype dogs, the norwegian elkhound is a relatively independent animal. Kari olson norwegian elkhound childrens book the shoe sitter is just one of kari olsons illustrated books on norwegian elkhounds.
The norwegian elkhound is a compact and muscular medium sized dog that is very like a spitz breed in appearance and somewhat like a hound in temperament and hunting ability. The first issue we need to work on is tia wanting to bolt every time she is off lead. Oneline the ultimate spectator chair featuring your favorite breed overview this is the ultimate folding chair. The name norwegian elkhound translates to norsk elghund which literally means norwegian moose dog.
They belong to the hound group and they were originally used as watchdogs and guard dogs. Both of his parents grew up with many animals and passed on intergenerational knowledge to their children. Norwegian elkhound dog breed facts and traits hills pet. Norwegian elkhound training book for dogs and puppies by bone up dog training. The norwegian elkhound was first presented at a dog exhibition in norway in 1877. I started my art career in formal traditional training in all mediums. In their native land, elkhounds have been used to pull sleds, guard home and family, perform mountain rescue, hunt big game such as elk, moose and bear, and track for long hours in all types of weather and terrain. Find norwegian elkhound dogs and puppies from wisconsin breeders. Its only been 24 hours since tia has left the pound. Norwegian elkhound breed expert training norwegian elkhound training the fastest way to no more norwegian elkhound poop get the dog training results youre thinking about starting today right now using my latest, cutting edge norwegian elkhound breed specific training suite dubbed. Most norwegian elkhounds are friendly with strangers and must be taught not to jump up into their faces.
The norwegian elkhound, also called the elkhound or the norsk elghund, is a norwegian breed that was probably developed by the vikings. The most recommended training method is one that focuses on motivating the dog. The norwegian elkhound is a fearless, reliable, energetic and extremely loyal companion. The norwegian elkhound is one of the northern spitztype breed of dog and is the national dog of norway. It arose from the common desires of group of people with one common goal. The norwegian elkhound combines traits of hounds and spitzlike dogs, resulting in a breed that is bold, playful, independent, alert, and boisterous. History of the norwegian elkhound characteristics of the norwegian elkhound breed standard for the norwegian elkhound your puppy norwegian elkhound proper care of your norwegian elkhound training your norwegian elkhound healthcare of your norwegian elkhound showing your norwegian elkhound behavior of your norwegian elkhound. The biggest and most comprehensive catalog of norwegian elkhound books in the world. Established in august of 1996, i believe this is the oldest elkhound rescue page on the internet. Dog of the vikings as rugged as the land from which he sprang, the norwegian elkhound was a cherished possession of his viking masters, and he appears in many of the old sagas. Norwegian elkhound embroidered sports chair akc shop. This is a dog ready for adventure and is happiest if that adventure takes place outdoors in cold weather.
In appearance, a typical northern dog of medium size and substance, square in profile, close coupled and balanced in proportions. First and foremost, the norwegian elkhound is a hunter. The norwegian elkhound training information you will read here was developed by a panel of renowned dog training experts whose combined wisdom represents nearly. Paul comes from a family of dog lovers that often took in strays. There are some proofs that this breed was developed some 6. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The norwegian elkhound is the national dog of norway.
If i was considering a norwegian elkhound, i would be most concerned about. Daily exercise is needed to prevent frustration or destructive behavior. Its also free to list your available puppies and litters on our site. Norwegian elkhound by juliette cunliffe nook book ebook. The wide seat is padded, so youre comfortable even if the game goes into overtime. Find norwegian elkhound books for sale at free dog listings. Norwegian elkhound training the fastest way to no more norwegian elkhound poop. Dog training is much less about the teaching of commands and much more about how you live with your dog. They were also used to hunt large game animals like bears and elk. Norwegian elkhound journal norwegian elkhound notebook word cloud gift for norwegian elkhound lovers. Norwegian elkhound training guide norwegian elkhound training book includes.
It is known for its courage in tracking and hunting moose or elk and other large game, such as bears or wolves. Norwegian elkhound book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and training. Norwegian elkhound training book for dogs and puppies by. I have a lifelong interest in all animals and reside on a farm with horses, dogs, goats and a donkey. With an adult, you know more about what youre getting in terms of personality and health and you can find adults through breeders or shelters. The norwegian elkhound is one of the most ancient breeds in existence. This breed traces his lineage back to the viking days.
It almost seems as if her prior owners had her cooped up so long. Get the dog training results youre thinking about starting today right now using my latest, cutting edge norwegian elkhound breed specific training suite dubbed. The black norwegian elkhound is a very robust and hardy dog. These dogs may be a little reserved around strangers, but they will greet family members and other people they know with gusto. Norwegian elkhounds for beginners ebook by debra kettner. Norwegian elkhound, norwegian elkhound training aaa akc think like a dog but dont eat your poop. They are very playful and can be friendly toward kids and other dogs, but should be supervised in both circumstances. Norwegian elkhounds are reliable, bold, and boisterous. Although these dogs were once used to hunt ferocious big game, nowadays they make popular petsand with good reason. It is a truly ancient breed, and most modern elkhounds retain a strong hunting instinct. Norwegian elkhound puppies for sale from reputable dog.
Finally, you can avoid some negative traits by training your norwegian elkhound to respect you and by following the 11step care program in my book, 11 things you must do right to keep your dog healthy and happy. Now you have an elkie moosedog norwegian elkhound page. Olav p campbell, my 60 years with norwegian elkhounds, show quality publications, hopkins, mn, 1988 anna katherine nicholas, norwegian elkhounds, t. Norsk elghund, together with the finnish lapphund, swedish lapphund, lapponian herder, and swedish elkhound, belongs to a group of. Training norwegian elkhounds sensible dog training. Theres an armrest caddy and zippered pocket for valuables. Author juliette cunliffe has provided a wellresearched, informative chapter about the norwegian elkhounds fascinating origins, including a detailed account of the breeds development in the us. The grey norwegian elkhound or norwegian moose dog norsk elghund in native language is one of the oldest spitz type dogs in the world. The norwegian elkhound is an ancient, hardy breed, adapted to withstand the harsh climates of the extreme north of scandinavia. Norwegian elkhound training and puppy training, by michele welton, dog trainer, breed selection consultant, author of 15 dog books. Norwegian elkhound, norwegian elkhound books, norwegian.
The norwegian elkhound gives the appearance of athletic ability, power and. The norwegian elkhound is a bundle of energy just waiting for the signal to go. One of the worlds most ancient purebred dogs, the norwegian elkhound once trotted alongside the seafaring vikings as they voyaged through the old world. This rugged breed plays hard and enjoys vigorous exercise leashed or in a safe enclosed area, for many elkhounds have strong hunting and chasing instincts. The cost to buy a norwegian elkhound varies greatly and depends on many factors such as the breeders location, reputation, litter size, lineage of the puppy, breed popularity supply and demand, training, socialization efforts, breed lines and much more. Unruled blank journey diary, 110 page, lined, 6x9 15. More traits and characteristics of the norwegian elkhound. Norwegian elkhound, norwegian elkhound books if you cant find the book you are looking for below just click the link below for the complete list of norwegian elkhound, norwegian elkhound books.
Norwegian elkhound breed info characteristics traits. Norwegian elkhound mom mug, mothers day gift for norwegian elkhound lover, norwegian elkhound mug. View more norwegian elkhound products toys selected for norwegian elkhounds. The elkhound has served as a hunter, guardian, herder, and defender.
For the confident, active owner, the elkhound makes a delightful companion dog. He was bred to have strength, an excellent sense of smell, endurance, and stamina in the cold norwegian winter. Although he is known as the dog of the vikings, the elkhounds earliest association. Like all dogs, each elkhound has a unique personality. The vikings developed the breed about 60007000 years ago in norway to hunt big game such as moose and bear. Although he is known as the dog of the vikings, the elkhounds earliest association with man dates from much earlier. Eventually these desires and goal became the foundation of a rescue organization called the john nelsen moosedog. The breed originated in scandinavia over 6,000 years ago. Simply the best darn doityourself norwegian elkhound training guide available on the market today make no bones about it. After spending the past two years in her former owners garage, tia needs a lot of training. An adult norwegian elkhound may already have some training and will probably be less active, destructive, and demanding than a puppy.
The shoe sitter norwegian elkhound childrens book neaa. It is the story of a little boy and his dog who were bullied and what happened to change that. Marked by its boldly energetic personality, the elkhound of norway proves to be a versatile companion and hunting dog, whose varied quarry included elk, reindeer, bear and game birds. Training norwegian elkhounds norwegian elkhound training and puppy training, by michele welton, dog trainer, breed selection consultant, author of 15 dog books dog training is much less about the teaching of commands and much more about how you live with your dog. How to train a norwegian elkhound dog training services. The norwegian elkhound is an undeniably beautiful breed of an ideal medium size, nether too big for house, car, or boat nor too small to be an effective guardian or a companion to active children. The norwegian elkhound has existed in norway for centuries and was used as a herd guarder and a hunter of elk and other game. Norwegian elkhound, norwegian elkhound training aaa akc.
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