Sign UpLogin
Dog BreedsBreeders
Breeds > Hound Group > Norwegian Elkhound

Norwegian Elkhound

Hound Group

The Norwegian Elkhound was originally from Norway. This breed typically lives 10-12 years and is generally considered a large size dog. They stand at 18-21 inches from the shoulder and weigh between 40-60 pounds.

Norwegian Elkhound's need roughly 60-120 minutes of exercise. Taking their age, size and exercise needs into account they will need about 2.5-3.5 cups of food on average in a day.

Owners of the Norwegian Elkhound will generally describe this dog as alert. They are on the easy end of the trainability spectrum and they bark frequently.

When deciding the dog breed for your situation where you live and where the dog will live and play matters. The Norwegian Elkhound likes to live outside. If you plan on having your dog be an inside dog the smallest recommended living space is a house and it will need a walks to stay physically and mentally stimulated.

๐Ÿ’Š Common Conditions

The Norwegian Elkhound was originally from Norway. This breed typically lives 10-12 years and is generally considered a large size dog. They stand at 18-21 inches from the shoulder and weigh between 40-60 pounds.

Norwegian Elkhound's need roughly 60-120 minutes of exercise. Taking their age, size and exercise needs into account they will need about 2.5-3.5 cups of food on average in a day.

Owners of the Norwegian Elkhound will generally describe this dog as alert. They are on the easy end of the trainability spectrum and they bark frequently.

When deciding the dog breed for your situation where you live and where the dog will live and play matters. The Norwegian Elkhound likes to live outside. If you plan on having your dog be an inside dog the smallest recommended living space is a house and it will need a walks to stay physically and mentally stimulated.

๐Ÿ”Ž Overview
โค๏ธ Health
Lifespan
10-12
Years
Exercise Needs
60-120
Min Per Day
Food Quantity
2.5-3.5
Cups Per Day
๐Ÿ“ Measurements
Size
L
Generally
Height
18-21
Inches
Weight
40-60
Pounds
๐Ÿ  Spatial Needs
Indoor Space
๐Ÿ 
House
Outdoor Space
๐Ÿฆฎ
Walks
Prefers to be
๐Ÿ•๏ธ
Outside
๐Ÿ˜Š Temperament
Dispositon
Alert
Trainability
๐Ÿ•โ€๐Ÿฆบ
Easy
Barks
๐Ÿ”‰
Frequently
๐Ÿ• Grooming
Sheds
โœ‚๏ธ
Frequently
Odor
๐Ÿงผ
Mild
Hypoallergenic
๐Ÿคง
Nope!
Barkpediaโ„ข

Know Your Breed before You Buy (or Adopt).

Breeds in your (in)box!
PrivacyTerms & ConditionsContact