Norwegian Elk Retriever
The Norwegian Elk Retriever is a very brave grey hound, native to Norway, originating in the 11th century. Overall, it is medium in stature, with a square silhouette, a strong and firm body structure, compact articulation, and harmonious proportions. Bold and active in temperament, a self-assertive guard dog, but usually friendly, with very noble and independent qualities. Rely on the sense of smell to work.
The Norwegian Elk Retriever is a very brave grey hound. From the overall appearance, it belongs to the typical northern dog, with a medium body, a square silhouette, a strong and firm body structure, compact articulation, and harmonious proportions. The head is broad, the ears are erect, and the tail is slightly curled back. The thick and smooth coat is gray, which looks so different. As excellent hounds, the Norwegian Elk Retriever is lively, persistent, and very brave, using its barking to drive moose or other large animals to the end of the road and avoid attacks. It has strong endurance and is able to work for long periods of time in harsh climates as well as on rugged land.
Chinese scientific name norwegian elk retriever
The animal kingdom
Phylum Chordata
Subphylum subphylum vertebrates
Mammals
General overview
Originating in the 9th and 12th centuries, the Scandinavians of Northern Europe bred the obedient, mighty Norwegian Elk Hound, which has since become their indispensable hunting dog and companion dog. As for the original ancestor of the dog, it may have been a dog breed loved by the indigenous people of Norway in ancient times.
This dog is strong and strong, with simple and powerful lines, exuding the spirit of "green forest good man". Loyal to the master, easy to train. Smart, docile, very clean, the use of people called it a moose dog, because its sense of smell is particularly sensitive, a few kilometers away can detect the traces of elk, and gallop to hunt. In addition, it hunts wild bears, bobcats and other animals, and can also act as a sled dog and companion dog.
Personality traits
The Norwegian Elk Retriever has a bold and active temperament, an opinionated guard dog, but usually friendly, with very noble and independent qualities.
In addition to hunting, he also worked as a guard dog at that time, so he became the national dog of Norway. Alert and competitive, when strange noises or strangers are spotted, they will continue to warn their owners of abnormal conditions with a sharp cry. Possesses characteristics that are unique to guard dogs. Be obedient and loyal to your master's family. For strangers who feel at ease, even if they meet for the first time, they will be kind. The physique is medium-sized, but the amount of exercise is like that of a large dog. It is best to have spacious places, but difficult in the city. Therefore, in a long walk, if there is a safe place to move, it is ideal to give free activities or running [2].
The Norwegian Elk Retriever has a very keen sense of sensitivity, and it can rely on its sense of smell to directly track prey for 1500 to 2500 meters. If there is an elk calling far away, it can be detected by hearing. When it finds prey, it will yell at its owner and chase after the target prey. Its pursuit is not a fierce chase, but follows the prey, and uses its barking to drive the prey, such as the deer and other large animals, to the end of the road. It is always "real people do not show their faces", and the prey just can't find the target if they want to fight back.[3]
Awards and honors
Certified by the AKC American Kennel Association and the FCI World Kennel Federation.
Historical origins
The Norwegian Elk Hound is the guardian of the Lone Manor Ranch, a companion of the Vikings, protecting livestock and poultry from bears and wolves, and accompanying Nordic hunters on a hunting tour. The Norwegian Hound accompanied the Nordic Germans for more than 6,000 years, and they were friendly and brave loyal hounds. When we read the legends of the Norse heroes, we can find that they are the vikings' right-hand weapons: this can be found in the West Cave of Jern, from which the skeleton of West can be found hidden in a sarcophagus. This is around 5000 BC to 4000 BC. The evolution and ability preservation of the Norwegian Elk breed is entirely natural. In the preservation of its excellent traits, there is no influence of people. Its beautiful body like a thoroughbred horse is completely exercised from continuous evolution. Every physiological trait is its life need. Its compact structure, muscular body, angular body, and wide and deep chest are all natural evolutions of its hunting dog. It spends its days in the countryside and forests, so it is full of energy and endurance. Perhaps because the Norwegian Elk Retriever has been an important hunting companion from the start, it has loyalty, sensitivity, friendliness, trust and great environmental adaptability. It is precisely because of its series of advantages that it is loved by people around the world.
Many years ago, bears were common in Norway, but nearly extinct, and hounds were mainly used to hunt elk. A century ago, a British athlete, Lloyd, who was also a good hunter and a keen writer, obsessed with recording norwegian bear hunting in his articles, and it was from then on that people learned about the Norwegian Squid from his writings and praised it greatly. Elk hounds have extremely keen senses and intuition. They can rely on their sense of smell to track their prey for 15 to 25 kilometers or detect the call of elk far away through their sense of hearing, and warn their owners while chasing. Elkhounds were suitable for hunting many quadrupeds and soon became masters of hunting bobcats, mountain lions, and raccoons. Mr. Henri Baudinger claims that he is also a very good fox hunter, and some people believe that this hound can be used as an assistant to hunt mountain birds and other jungle birds.
In the long-term hunting activities with people, the elk hound became an excellent all-rounder, and in 1877, the Dog Show showed the Norwegian Elk Hound for the first time, and through the Norwegian Elk Hound Association, it was recorded in the Breeding Dog Manual and published. Therefore, the indicators of this dog have also been formulated. Before this standard was introduced, there would have been different standards in many countries, which made the indicators confusing, but if we study the photos of this dog in the Breeding Dog Manual, we can understand the whole basic reason for its use as a modern viewing dog. Thanks to the contributions of many dog breeding experts, although the dogs did not develop into large populations, to some extent, they also reached an unprecedented level at the beginning of the century. When the Norwegian Kennel Association established a policy of annual dog shows, norwegian elk retrievers joined the Norwegian ornamental dog scene. Since then, the number of such dogs has increased day by day. Its friendly temperament, intelligence and loyalty, absolute reliability, enthusiasm and quietness, sensitivity and fearless self-confidence have earned it widespread acclaim around the world and has become a companion for its remarkable hound talent.
Breed standards
The Norwegian Elk Retriever is a brave grey hound. In terms of appearance, it is a typical northern dog, medium size, with a square silhouette, strong, compact joints, and harmonious proportions. The head is broad, with erect ears, and the tail is slightly curved and curled up behind. The distinctive gray coat is thick and smooth. As a hunting dog, the Norwegian Elk Retriever is brave, lively and persevering, and can use its bark to drive moose or other large animals to the end of the road and avoid attacks. Endurance, able to work for a long time in a variety of climatic conditions, rugged terrain conditions.
somatotype
Shoulder height: Male shoulder height is about 20.5 inches; female shoulder height is about 19.5 inches. Weight: Males weigh about 55 pounds; females weigh about 48 pounds.
Square profile for compact joints. The distance from the ground to the bottom of the chest is half the height of the shoulders, and the distance from the front chest to the hips is equal to the height of the shoulders.
The bones are strong, but not rough.
head
Head: broad between the ears, wedge-shaped, firm and dry (no sagging skin).
Expression: Eager, alert, showing great courage. Eyes: very dark brown, medium in size, ovate, not prominent. Ears: High position, stable upright ears, but very flexible. Fairly small, slightly larger in height than the width of the root, with a tip at the end (not round). When he was alert, the ears turned forward, the outer edges perpendicular. When relaxed or showing friendliness, the ears are turned back, so when the referee examines, the occurrence of this situation is not a defect.
Head: Viewed from the side, there is a very slight round arch on the forehead and behind the head. Stop: Not big, but very clear. Muzzle: Viewed from above the side, the base is thick, smoothly tapered, not pointed. Bridge of the nose: straight, parallel to the head and the same length as the head. Mouth: Tightly closed. Teeth: scissor bite and.
Characteristics of each part
Neck: medium length, muscular, well-positioned, slightly rounded, throat without sagging skin. Dorsal line: The back from the shoulder of the horse to the base of the tail is straight and strong. Body: short and compact joint, ribs extend back long enough. Chest: deep, medium width; the sole of the chest extends to the elbows, ribs are well supported. Waist: Short and wide, very slightly lifted. Tail: High position, tightly curled up on the back, beyond the centerline of the back. The tail is covered with thick and tight hairs that cannot be brush-shaped and natural and untrimmed.
Forehumbly
The shoulder blades are tilted and the elbows are close to the body. Legs: located under the body, medium length; strong; but not rough bones. Viewed from the front, the legs are straight and parallel to each other. Usually there is a wolf claw. Foot claws: The soles of the feet are fairly small, slightly ovate, the toes are tight, and the foot pads are thick. The skull is strong and slightly inclined. The claws neither bend inward nor turn outward.
Hindquarters
The knee joint and the fly joint are moderately inclined. Thighs: wide and muscular, viewed from behind, straight legs, strong, no wolf claws. Foot claws: same as forelimbs.
Coated
Thick, hard, resistant to harsh climatic conditions, lying flat on the body; consisting of thick, soft, wool-like underpinnings and coarse, straight outer coats; short hairs on the front of the head, ears, and legs; and long hairs on the back of the neck, buttocks, and under the tail. Hair cannot be trimmed, groomed or changed in a human way. When racing, it is very important to be able to trim the beard, the natural form, the unmodified look.
gait
Usually, a lively dog will appear agile and endurance. When trotting, the pace is smooth and relaxed; the back remains level. As the speed increases, both the front and back legs converge below the center of the body, so the landing point of the soles of the feet looks the same (a single trajectory). The angles of the front and back limbs are coordinated and the muscles are strong.
temperament
summary
The Norwegian Elk Retriever is a square-proportioned, sporty northern dog. His unique color, weatherproof coat, and stable body structure make him an excellent multi-purpose dog, performing well both at work and in games.
Daily maintenance
Trim your nails
The Norwegian Sculptor is able to automatically smooth out its toe claws due to its frequent movement on rough ground. And small play dogs such as Beijing dogs, Xishi dogs, noble women's dogs, etc., rarely run on the rough ground, less wear, and the toenails grow quickly, too long toes will make the dog uncomfortable, but also easy to damage indoor wooden furniture, cotton textiles and carpets and other things, sometimes too long toenails will split, easy to cause local infection. In addition, the canine's thumb has degenerated, and there are flying toes slightly above the inside of the foot, commonly known as "wolf claws", which are purely superfluous and non-functional degenerations that can hinder walking or scratch themselves. Therefore, trim your dog's toenails regularly.
The dog's toenails are very hard and should be trimmed using a special toe claw scissors for dogs and cats. For degenerated "wolf claws", the veterinarian should be removed within 2-3 weeks after the puppy is born, and only one stitch is needed to avoid the consequences. Daily toenail trimming, in addition to the use of special toe claw scissors, it is best to wait for the toenails to soak before cutting in the bath. However, it should be noted that there are vascular nerves at the base of each toe claw. Therefore, when trimming, you can not cut too much and too deeply, generally only cut about 1/3 of the claw, and should file flat to prevent damage. If the dog is found to have abnormal movement after cutting, the toes should be carefully examined for bleeding and damage, and if there is damage, iodine wine can be applied.
In addition to cutting the toenails, the foot pillow should have no trauma. In addition, for the hair near the toe claws and foot pillows, it should be cut short and light and non-slip often.
Bathing care
Norwegian Stachers have to develop the habit of bathing from an early age. Generally speaking, as long as there is dirt or abnormal odor on the body, you should take a bath. From the season, the summer temperature is high and sweaty, and the number of baths for dogs and cats needs to be more, while the winter can be appropriately less, generally about once a month. Bathing the Norwegian Staches should not be too much, too much will wash away the sebum on the skin, reduce the skin's resistance, and easily cause fungal, mite and bacterial infections. In addition, Norwegian Mitches should not be bathed for 2 weeks after vaccination, nor should Norwegian Mitches, who are in poor health or after childbirth, do not bathe.
Before bathing, the collar should be removed, the coat should be combed, combed or cut off the knots and felt; then, slowly spraying water on the Norwegian Hound with a sprinkler, while spraying water, while using the hand to beat the hair in the direction of the hair, so that the hair is easy to get wet; then apply special detergent to the back and body side, and then rub the whole body with your hands. When washing, care should be taken to rub the head with detergent, first rinse the head with a water spray head, and then rinse the whole body. Squeeze out excess moisture from the coat with your hands or towel after washing.
After bathing, the Norwegian Smidge can be allowed to dry naturally outdoors in the summer, and then combed; in the spring and autumn, the whole body should be dried with a dry towel and dried with a warm hair dryer if necessary; after bathing in the cold season, the Norwegian Smidge must be left indoors to avoid catching a cold or catching a cold outdoors.
Ear care
Dogs' ears are one of the most affected areas, and if they are not treated quickly, they become chronic diseases. Dogs have different ear holes than people. The human ear hole is horizontal directly to the ear drum, while the dog's ear hole is vertical, first down and then bent to the ear drum. The word "┗" is the same as it is. There is also a lot of hair growing inside the ear hole of the dog. This is a deformed change that occurs in the process of reducing and improving varieties. Excessive hair is prone to dampness and infection, providing a cause of disease.
Management Method:
It is also possible to use cotton to waterproof when bathing, and to use cotton to eliminate moisture after bathing. Do not stop the dog from shaking his ears after bathing. Because this is the natural action of eliminating moisture from the ear. Normal ear cleaning is 3-6 days interval to come, the detergent smeared into the cotton tied after a gentle wipe on the line to wash the water in the ear is an inappropriate method in the family. The variety of ears that are not erect is that the ventilation of the ear holes is not good, so pay special attention to some.
The hair in the ear is by hand or forceps, and when it is not easy to find a veterinarian or a special beautician, it is best to see the clean removal of hair in the ear. Often manage substances that are still a little black out of the yellow or often scratch when looking for veterinary treatment. Regardless of the words become chronic diseases.
Beauty treatments
With the development of society, the improvement of people's living standards and pet grooming is no longer a bathing procedure, and thus developed into a professional technology. The grooming tools and techniques used by different dog breeds vary, but most dog breeds follow the following seven procedures:
First, the brush (tool needle comb): first use the needle comb to brush the fur of the dog, you can brush off the dead hair and hair knots on the dog, so that the fur is soft and clean and shiny.
Second, combing (tool steel comb): after brushing the hair, you can use the steel comb to comb and check whether there are still small knots on the dog. If you do not comb the knots on your dog before bathing, it is even more difficult to comb through and wash your dog's hair thoroughly after bathing.
Third, bathing: when bathing your dog, you must choose a shampoo suitable for your dog's hair, the general bath water temperature is 35---45 degrees, and the water temperature is higher in winter. Generally speaking, long-haired dogs usually bathe once a week, while short-haired dogs bathe once every half a month.
Fourth, blowing: after bathing the dog, use a towel with strong water absorption to dry more water on the dog than the water, and then use a hair dryer to dry the hair. When blowing the wind, you can also comb the hair while blowing the wind, so that the hair that is blown out is naturally fluffy and beautiful.
Fifth, cut nails: the dog's nails are too long will affect the difficulty of walking, but also can cause bone deformation to walk up the posture is not beautiful and some other problems. Some dog fingernails are even too long and pierced into the foot pads to make the dog very painful. Cutting nails looks very simple, in fact, there are articles that cannot be trimmed too deeply to avoid bleeding. If your dog is cut once and bleeds, you will not let your feet touch next time, and your temper will become strong.
Sixth, clean the eyes, ear canal: dogs and humans communicate by the eyes, the dog's eyes are uncomfortable with the claws to scratch, so it is easy to damage the eyeball and cornea; the ear canal of the dog is also easy to infect with ear diseases, (especially dogs with long ears) Sometimes the dog scratches the ear from time to time, or shakes the head and has pungent secretions are the characteristics of the dog with ear disease, so it is necessary to regularly clean the eyes and ears to the animal beauty salon to prevent various eye and ear diseases.
Seven, trim hair: healthy dogs naturally love to clean, sometimes the dog's hair messed up the dog will use their tongue to lick the tidy, so to help them often comb, sometimes also regularly take the dog to the animal beauty salon to trim the hair, because for example, the dog's ass hair is too long will affect defecation, the abdomen and leg hair will affect walking or easy to get dirty, the soles of the feet will be slippery when walking, easy to fall and fight. Therefore all long-haired dogs should be trimmed regularly.
Norwegian Elk Hound hair is easy to care for and requires little grooming. Just follow the usual grooming routine and brush your body with a bristle brush or hound glove. Comb away the dead hair from the dog. Take a bath with a natural shampoo, rinse thoroughly and wipe off, blow drying with a hair dryer or cage hair dryer. Examine the toenails, ears and teeth of the dog. This dog breed does not require scissors to trim.