Norwegian Elkhound Grey

Norský losí pes šedý

Norwegian Elkhound Grey – front view — Photo: HawkNightingale175, CC BY 4.0, source

Norwegian Elkhound Grey – head — Photo: Jon-Eric Melsæter, CC BY 2.0, source

Norwegian Elkhound Grey – puppy — Photo: Dmitry Guskov, Public domain, source

Key facts

FCI group	5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of origin	Norway
Category	Medium

Recognition features

Squarely built, compact spitz with tail tightly curled over the back
Grey coat with black-tipped hairs, lighter harness marking and dark mask
Erect, pointed ears

Purpose

Norwegian elk hunter that tracks and bays moose; also kept as a guard and companion.

Coat

Medium length, thick, coarse and abundant outer coat without curls over a soft undercoat; grey in various shades with black tips, paler on chest, belly and legs.

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