Norwegian Elkhound — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Norwegian Elkhound — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Norwegian Elkhound originates in Norway and is classified by the FCI in Group 5 (Spitz and primitive types), Section 2 (Nordic Hunting Dogs).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC height is 20½ inches for dogs and 19½ inches for bitches; the FCI ideal height is 52 cm (males) and 49 cm (females).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC weight is about 55 pounds for dogs and 48 pounds for bitches.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is thick, hard and weather-resistant, with a soft, dense undercoat.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The colour is gray (medium shade preferred), made up of black-tipped hairs; a harness marking is about a 5 cm broad stripe along the back.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The described temperament is bold and energetic.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI disqualifies a height at the withers under 3 cm or over 4 cm from the ideal.