elkhound
Gray Nordic breed
An elkhound is a sturdy, medium-sized hunting dog of Norwegian origin, bred to track moose and other large game.
The breed has a thick gray coat, pointed ears, and a curled tail.
Despite the name, elkhounds hunted elk in the European sense—moose—not the North American elk: Norwegian elkhounds are known for their endurance and loud bark.
Wedge-headed northern breed
- NordicOf northern Europe
- canineOf or like dogs
- purebredOf single breed ancestry
- AKCCanine breed registry
kennel club · pedigree · breeder · show dog · conformation · breed standard · double coat · curled tail
Largest cervid, northern forests
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- scentAirborne odor detected
- bayPartially enclosed water
- holdMaintain in grasp
pursuit · game · forest · wilderness · trail · quarry · stamina · endurance
Scandinavian coastal kingdom
- ScandinaviaNordic countries collectively
- VikingMedieval Nordic raider
- fjordGlacially carved coastal inlet
- NorseAncient Scandinavian civilization
arctic · cold-hardy · winter · snow · indigenous · ancient breed · farm dog · homestead
Solidly built, durable
- robustStrong and durable
- compactTightly packed together
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
- medium-sizedOf intermediate dimensions
thick coat · weather-resistant · hardy · agile · athletic · strong · shedding · grooming
Firm in allegiance
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- family dogDomesticated canine companion
pet · guardian · watchdog · protective · bond · trustworthy · steadfast · intelligent
spitz
Wedge-headed northern breed
AKC · kennel club · pedigree · breeder · show dog · conformation · breed standard · double coat · curled tail · pointed ears
moose
Largest cervid, northern forests
hold · pursuit · game · forest · wilderness · trail · quarry · stamina · endurance · voice
Norway
Scandinavian coastal kingdom
- ScandinaviaNordic countries collectively
- VikingMedieval Nordic raider
- fjordGlacially carved coastal inlet
Norse · arctic · cold-hardy · winter · snow · indigenous · ancient breed · farm dog · homestead · Nordic heritage
sturdy
Solidly built, durable
medium-sized · thick coat · weather-resistant · hardy · agile · athletic · strong · shedding · grooming · brush
loyal
Firm in allegiance
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- affectionateShowing warm regard
family dog · pet · guardian · watchdog · protective · bond · trustworthy · steadfast · intelligent · independent
- huntinghunters, tracking, deer calls, stands, flushing
- dog breedsborder collie, bulldog, Australian Shepherd, Aussie, corgi
- medieval dogswar dog
elkhoundlapdog
Small cuddly canine
toy poodle · Chihuahua · Pomeranian · sled dog · husky
elkhoundrat terrier
Small American hunting dog
Jack Russell terrier · beagle · dachshund · foxhound · bird dog
elkhoundsled dog
Harness-pulling polar canine
Siberian Husky · Alaskan Malamute · herding dog · guard dog · lap dog