Norwegian elk hounds originated in Norway in the 11th century, and are also loved by many people in today's Europe, they look from a distance to be a change of coat color of Demu, not only strong, but also the whole body exudes the courage of "green forest good man", on the appearance of handsome no loss de mu. Norwegian ElkHounds are famous because of their excellent hunting ability. And the "elk" in their name mainly refers to moose, you know, moose is up to 2 meters tall, males weigh 380 to 500 kg, and females also have 270-360 kg, which is not a good bully.
<h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" >, Norwegian elk retriever small data</h1>
Shoulder height: 50 to 52 cm;
Weight: 20 to 23 kg;
Hair: Norwegian Elk Retrievers have long, thick coats and soft undertones that need to be groomed regularly. The common coat colors of dogs are mainly black and white, gray and white, and silver and white;
Life expectancy: 12 to 15 years;
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > ii. History of norwegian elkhounds</h1>
The Norwegian Elk Retriever originated in Scandinavia, Norway, where dog bones dating from 5,000 to 4,000 BC have been found in tombs. In the past, Norwegian elk hounds could guard pastures, protect livestock, and hunt large animals such as moose, bears, and so on. However, bears were only common in the past, and now their numbers have decreased a lot. In historical records, Norwegian elk retrievers can rely on their sense of smell to spot prey from 15 to 25 kilometers away and drive moose with barking.
They are very good at catching all kinds of four-legged animals, such as bobcats, raccoons, foxes and so on. Not only that, but the Norwegian Elk Retriever is also a good companion for Vikings, and the bones of dogs can also be seen in the graves of some pirates. From ancient times to the present, the evolution and pedigree of the Norwegian elk breed have not been interfered with by humans, so this dog is generally relatively pure.
3. Is the Norwegian Elk Dog easy to keep?
In fact, norwegian elk retrievers shed their coats so badly that if your dog is allergic to hair, don't end up with Norwegian elk retrievers. Owners need to groom their dogs regularly and may also have to clean the couch with a sticker from time to time. At the same time, the Norwegian Elk Retriever is not small in sports, after all, it used to be a hunting dog, and occasionally used to be a sled dog like a husky. Therefore, the Norwegian Elk Hound is not suitable for keeping in the building, and the owner must take it out for about two hours a day.
Not only that, Norwegian elk hounds are easy to chase vehicles or small animals outside, they are very sensitive to fast-moving objects, so the owner had better hold the leash, otherwise the dog will rush out at once. Fortunately, Norwegian elk retrievers are easier to train, and their IQ and learning ability are not bad. The owner can usually take the dog out to train, if you are busy, you can also buy some educational toys, exercise the dog's brain, but also consume a part of the energy.
In terms of the amount of exercise, the Norwegian Elk Hound, like the German shepherd, is not suitable for owners who are particularly busy at work. But Norwegian elk retrievers are loyal to their owners and easy to train, and if they are patient enough to spend time and energy on their dogs, they will also be good guardian dogs and domestic companions. Do you prefer the German shepherd or the Norwegian elk retriever?
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bibliography:
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