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Black Norwegian Elkhound
- Animal
- Dog
- Type
- Norwegian Elkhound
- Origin
- Norway
- Height
- 43 cm
The Black Norwegian Elkhound is a small Spitz dog from Norway. The FCI classifies it as a hunting dog. It was bred specifically for on-leash dog hunting and is described as smaller and more agile than the Grey Norwegian Elkhound. The breed is uncommon in Norway and very rare beyond Scandinavia's Nordic countries.
What it is
The Black Norwegian Elkhound is a small Spitz breed from Norway. The FCI classifies it as a hunting dog.
Origin and purpose
Its Norwegian background is central to the breed. It was bred explicitly for on-leash dog hunting.
Notable traits
Compared with the Grey Norwegian Elkhound, this sibling breed is smaller and more agile. It also does not bark.
Points to weigh
The breed is uncommon in Norway and very rare outside the Nordic countries of Scandinavia.
Size record
The recorded height for the Black Norwegian Elkhound is 43.
Who may want another breed
Someone specifically seeking the Grey Norwegian Elkhound would be choosing its larger sibling rather than this breed. Compare other dog breeds from Norway if you want a different Norwegian type.
Bottom line
This is a Norwegian hunting Spitz with a narrow, clearly stated working background. Its rarity may make it less familiar than other dogs in the dog breed atlas.
What stands out
- Bred specifically for on-leash dog hunting.
- Small Spitz breed from Norway.
- Described as smaller and more agile than the Grey Norwegian Elkhound.
- Does not bark.
Worth knowing
- Uncommon in Norway.
- Very rare outside the Nordic countries of Scandinavia.
- Its stated purpose is specifically on-leash dog hunting.
Suits
- People interested in a Norwegian hunting Spitz.
- Readers comparing the two Norwegian Elkhound types.
Think twice if
- You want the Grey Norwegian Elkhound rather than its smaller sibling.
- You are seeking a breed commonly found outside Scandinavia.
In short
Choose the Black Norwegian Elkhound if its Norwegian origin, Spitz form and on-leash hunting background match what you want in a dog. Its smaller, more agile build and lack of barking distinguish it from the Grey Norwegian Elkhound. Availability may be a practical consideration because the breed is uncommon in Norway and very rare elsewhere in the Nordic region. Those looking for a more widely encountered breed should compare other options before deciding.
Questions
Where did the Black Norwegian Elkhound originate?
It originated in Norway.
What type of dog is it?
It is a small Spitz breed and a Norwegian Elkhound type.
What was it bred to do?
It was bred explicitly for on-leash dog hunting.
How is it different from the Grey Norwegian Elkhound?
It is described as smaller and more agile, and it does not bark.
How tall is the Black Norwegian Elkhound?
Its recorded height is 43.
Is the breed common?
It is uncommon in Norway and very rare outside the Nordic countries of Scandinavia.
More dog breeds from Norway
Other Norwegian Elkhound breeds
Photo credits7 photographs on this page
- Black Norwegian Elkhound — Rvenes · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Dunker — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Halden Hound — Sabine on · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Hygen Hound — Bjørn Konestabo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Norwegian Buhund — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Norwegian Elkhound — Sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Norwegian Lundehund — Karen Elise Dahlmo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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