Elkhound

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History/Origin
The Elkhound is a very athletic member of the northern canine family. Its beautiful color and water-proof coat makes it a special multi-tasking dog for work and for play. The archaeological findings in Scandinavia claimed that this particular breed had existed early in the Stone Age. During the final years of the 19th century, the Elkhound breed found its way to England and became officially noticed by the prestigious Kennel Club in the year 1901.

Several years have passed but the Elkhound was still deemed as among the oldest dogs that were recorded to exist on earth. On the contrary, some DNA findings claimed that the breed in a construction, and was bred to look like an older breed of canine. The older breed of elkhound is kept for hunting enormous beasts like the elk and the grizzly bears. The breed first graced a dog show in the year 1877.

Description
The Elkhound is a brawny and an average-sized Spitz-type canine. It has a squarely muscular built, which is balance in proportions. It is distinguishable because of its stand-off double coat of grayish hue with a bit lighter undersides and undercoat. Its ears, tail tip and muzzle are black. The head is strong and broad with pointed and pricked ears that are wedge-shape without any loose skin. It looks friendly, alert, keen, and brave. Its eyes are commonly dark brown, medium in size, oval but not protruding unlike other dogs.

When the Elkhound is viewed from the side, its forehead and back of the skull are slightly arched with the halt that is not large but clearly defined. Its muzzle is the thickest at the base end that is more noticeable even without being pointed. The tail, on the other hand is rolled firmly over the back, and its paws are small with thick pads. Its chest is a bit profound and wide, while its fore and hind legs are horizontal and parallel. This dog is mostly 19? inches to 20? inches in height. Its weight is ranging about 55 pounds to 48 pounds.

Temperament
The Elkhounds are known to be good family and toy dogs. Most of them like children and they are very protective of their masters. These dogs have loud voice that makes them good watchdogs. They are also easy to train and manage because they are intelligent and obedient.