elkhounds
Nordic hunting dogs
Elkhounds are sturdy, medium-sized dogs originally bred in Scandinavia for hunting elk and other large game.
The Norwegian elkhound is the best known, with its thick gray coat and curled tail.
Despite their name, they tracked elk rather than resembling them—loyal, energetic dogs built for cold climates and rugged terrain.
Firm in allegiance
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
- boldCourageous and daring
- curled tailSpiral-shaped rear extension
- wedge-shapedTapering to an edge
dense coat · independent · alert · watchdog · protective · energetic · stubborn · intelligent
Largest cervid, northern forests
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- scentAirborne odor detected
- gameOrganized play or sport
- quarryPit for extracting rock
bay · hold · pursuit · stamina · wilderness · Scandinavia · hunter · trail
From Oslo's homeland
- SwedishOf a Nordic kingdom
- spitzWedge-headed northern breed
- NordicOf northern Europe
- ScandinavianOf Denmark, Norway, Sweden
purebred · kennel · AKC · pedigree · breed standard · conformation · bloodline · lineage
Domesticated canine companion
- petDomesticated household companion
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- affectionateShowing warm regard
playful · children · household · loyal · bonding · temperament · socialization · training
loyal
Firm in allegiance
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
- boldCourageous and daring
- curled tailSpiral-shaped rear extension
wedge-shaped · dense coat · independent · alert · watchdog · protective · energetic · stubborn · intelligent · thick fur
moose
Largest cervid, northern forests
quarry · bay · hold · pursuit · stamina · wilderness · Scandinavia · hunter · trail · bark
Norwegian
From Oslo's homeland
Scandinavian · purebred · kennel · AKC · pedigree · breed standard · conformation · bloodline · lineage · registration
family dog
Domesticated canine companion
- petDomesticated household companion
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
affectionate · playful · children · household · loyal · bonding · temperament · socialization · training · obedience
elkhoundsretrievers
Dogs bred for returning
golden retrievers · bird dogs · gun dogs · ratters · pointers
elkhoundsChihuahuas
Smallest recognized dog breed
greyhounds · whippets · lap dogs · pugs · bulldogs
elkhoundslap dogs
Small dogs bred for cuddling
Maltese · companion dogs · toy poodles · toy dogs · Pomeranians